Grade I listed · Lincoln

Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included)

Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included) is a Grade I listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 1 September 1968. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 27% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1388462
Date first listed	1 September 1968
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23721, -0.53844 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388462

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included)

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Stone 25 Metres North of the Newport Arch	II	20 m
Boundary Stone 15 Metres North of the Newport Arch	II	25 m
Number 52 and Adjoining Newport Arch	I	26 m
46 and 47, Bailgate	II	30 m
Greet Cottage	II	38 m
Dw Hotel Bar and Restaurant	II	46 m
38, 39 and 40, Bailgate	II	67 m
58-63, Bailgate	II	68 m
37, Bailgate	II	78 m
Base of Roman Wall Turret	I	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included) listed?

Yes. Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388462, first listed on 1 September 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included)?

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