Grade II listed · Lincoln

Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House

Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House is a Grade II listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 8 July 1991. It is one of 335 Grade II entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 85% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388490
Date first listed	8 July 1991
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23457, -0.54032 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388490

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Governor'S House and Old Prison and Chapel and Exercise Yard and Enclosing Wall	II*	22 m
Lincoln Castle	I	40 m
1-4, Drury Lane	II	75 m
Wash House 2 Metres North of Number 14 Castle Villa (Number 14 Not Included)	II	76 m
Castle Hill Club	II	77 m
Judges Lodging and Attached Railing	II*	80 m
Archway Attached to Number 14 Castle Villa (Number 14 Not Included)	II	83 m
Statue of George III 30 Metres South of North Wall of Lincoln Castle	II	87 m
15 and 16, Drury Lane	II	87 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at South East Corner of Judges' Lodging	II	93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House listed?

Yes. Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388490, first listed on 8 July 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Eleanor Cross Fragment 5 Metres East of the Govenor'S House?

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.