Grade II* listed · Leicester

Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum

Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum is a Grade II* listed building in Leicester, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 20% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1361054
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.63203, -1.13956 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361054

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leicester will require for your works on Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum

Name	Grade	Distance
Iron gates in garden at rear of Skeffington House, Newarke Houses Museum	II*	15 m
Turret Gateway	I	38 m
Churchyard wall south west of churchyard fronting Castle View	II	38 m
Deacon's Workshop	II	47 m
8 and 9, Castle View	II	48 m
Skeffington House, Newarke Houses Museum	II*	49 m
7, Castle View	II	52 m
Chantry House	II*	56 m
Church of St Mary De Castro	I	58 m
5 and 6, Castle View	II	62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum listed?

Yes. Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1361054, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Newarke Wall, along north west end of gardens of Newarke Houses Museum?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leicester, 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.