Grade I listed · North East Lincolnshire

The Dock Tower

The Dock Tower is a Grade I listed building in North East Lincolnshire, first listed on 28 April 1972. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 231 listed buildings in North East Lincolnshire; 18% of North East Lincolnshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Dock Tower
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1379870
Date first listed28 April 1972
Local planning authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Location53.58317, -0.07033 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379870

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North East Lincolnshire will require for your works on The Dock Tower, 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 The Dock Tower

NameGradeDistance
East Lock to Royal Dock Including Railings and BollardsII49 m
Lock Keepers Office 3 Metres East of the Hydraulic TowerII55 m
Hydraulic Accumulator Tower to West of the Dock TowerII*60 m
West Lock to Royal Dock Including Railings and BollardsII66 m
MTL Medal Fisheries fish processing and smoking factoryII327 m
Petersons Fish Processing and Smoking FactoryII339 m
Fish smoking factory (Quality Fish Company)II378 m
Tom Taylor and Sons Shop and WarehouseII387 m
Fish Processing and Smoking Factory (Keith Graham Limited)II402 m
Fish Processing and Smoking Factory (Gh Abernethie Limited)II404 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dock Tower listed?
Yes. The Dock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1379870, first listed on 28 April 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Dock Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North East 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.