Grade I listed · Lincoln

Base of Roman Wall Turret

Base of Roman Wall Turret is a Grade I listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 2 October 1969. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 28% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBase of Roman Wall Turret
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388512
Date first listed2 October 1969
Local planning authorityLincoln
Location53.23715, -0.53716 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388512

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Base of Roman Wall Turret

NameGradeDistance
Section of Roman WallI21 m
Close Wall Adjoining Numbers 4 and 10 and 12 (Numbers 10 and 12 Not Included) Number 5 and Adjoining Sections of the Close WallII29 m
Number 52 and Adjoining Newport ArchI61 m
Boundary Stone 15 Metres North of the Newport ArchII65 m
Boundary Stone 25 Metres North of the Newport ArchII76 m
58-63, BailgateII78 m
46 and 47, BailgateII85 m
Base of North Gate Bastion Attached to Number 50 (Number 50 Not Included)I85 m
Greet CottageII88 m
Dw Hotel Bar and RestaurantII98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Roman Wall Turret listed?
Yes. Base of Roman Wall Turret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388512, first listed on 2 October 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Base of Roman Wall Turret?
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.