Grade I listed · Lincoln

Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate

Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate 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
Field	Value
Name	Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1388538
Date first listed	2 October 1969
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23545, -0.53556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388538

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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 Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Cathedral School and Attached Former Stable	II	31 m
Statue of Alfred Lord Tennyson	II	44 m
The Bishop'S House	I	46 m
Ice House 20 Metres North East of Number 13 (The Bishop'S House)	II	54 m
Atherstone Place	I	62 m
North Wall of Former Deanery	II	65 m
The Rest	II	66 m
Roman Wall Between Eastgate and North Wing of Eastgate Hotel	I	68 m
Elephant Inn	II	70 m
Priory Gate	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate listed?

Yes. Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388538, 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 Remains of North Tower of Roman East Gate?

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.