Grade II* listed · Newark and Sherwood

Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard

Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard is a Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 11 August 1961. It is one of 57 Grade II* entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 6% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1288504
Date first listed11 August 1961
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07720, -0.95585 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1288504

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Wall and Gatepiers at Rampton PrebendII19 m
West Lodge and Attached Boundary Wall and GatepiersII34 m
Barclay'S Bank and Minster HouseII36 m
Boundary Wall and Gatepiers at Sacrista PrebendII44 m
Rampton PrebendII53 m
Broadwalk RestaurantII55 m
Sacrista PrebendII57 m
Tallents Godfrey and Company and Westgate Salon and Attached Area RailingII61 m
William H BrownII62 m
HilliersII67 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard listed?
Yes. Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1288504, first listed on 11 August 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.