Grade I listed · Lincoln

Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25

Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25 is a Grade I listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 8 October 1953. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 0% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1388535
Date first listed	8 October 1953
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23470, -0.53338 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388535

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25, 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 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25

Name	Grade	Distance
The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall	I	54 m
25 and 27, Eastgate	II	58 m
9, Minster Yard	II	61 m
Choristers' House	II	63 m
The Chancery	I	64 m
7 and 8, Minster Yard	II*	66 m
Number 6 and Attached Wall	II	68 m
Former D'Isney Place Hotel and Attached Railing	II*	69 m
4, 5 and 5a, Minster Yard	II	75 m
Graveley Place and Adjoining Garden Wall	II*	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25 listed?

Yes. Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388535, first listed on 8 October 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 10 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 2 Close Wall and Tower in the Garden of Number 25?

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.