Grade II listed · Lincoln

St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall

St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall is a Grade II listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 18 July 1973. It is one of 335 Grade II entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 55% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388545
Date first listed	18 July 1973
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.22925, -0.53791 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388545

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
St Swithin'S House	II	40 m
Church of St Swithin	II*	46 m
7, Bank Street	II	47 m
Public Library	II	54 m
Greyfriars' Museum	I	61 m
Former Drill Hall and Adjoining House	II	81 m
The Witch and the Wardrobe Public House and Attached Outbuildings	II	88 m
42, Silver Street	II	97 m
Green Dragon Public House	II	109 m
2 and 3, Silver Street	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall listed?

Yes. St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388545, first listed on 18 July 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Swithin'S Vestry and Adjoining Wall?

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.