Grade I listed · North Lincolnshire

Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican

Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican is a Grade I listed building in North Lincolnshire, first listed on 6 November 1967. It is one of 40 Grade I entries among 915 listed buildings in North Lincolnshire; 10% of North Lincolnshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1346859
Date first listed6 November 1967
Local planning authorityNorth Lincolnshire
Location53.65534, -0.31420 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1346859

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Lincolnshire will require for your works on Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican

NameGradeDistance
Walls on East Side of Garden to Custodian'S Lodge and Adjoining Section to South, Approximately 50 Metres South East of Thornton Abbey GatehouseII57 m
Walls Enclosing Orchard Approximately 130 Metres East South East of Thornton Abbey GatehouseII133 m
Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North of Nave of Thornton Abbey Church RuinsII255 m
Coach House/Granary Approximately 20 Metres Nrth of Abbot'S LodgeII287 m
Remains of Thornton Abbey Church and Adjoining Monastic RangesI295 m
Abbot'S LodgeI298 m
Ruins of Thornton Abbey South Precinct Gateway Approximately 180 Metres South of Abbot'S LodgeII437 m
Abbey Lane GatehouseII669 m
Medieval Hall Adjoining North East Corner of Goxhill HallI1.6 km
Goxhill HallII*1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican listed?
Yes. Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1346859, first listed on 6 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thornton Abbey Gatehouse and Wing Walls, Precinct Walls and Barbican?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Lincolnshire, 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.