Grade II* listed · Lincoln

Usher Art Gallery

Usher Art Gallery is a Grade II* listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 15 August 1973. It is one of 40 Grade II* entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 58% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Usher Art Gallery
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1388632
Date first listed	15 August 1973
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23212, -0.53656 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388632

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Usher Art Gallery

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall and Gatepiers at Usher Art Gallery	II	60 m
Garden Pavilion and Attached Terrace Wall 70 Metres South East of Usher Art Gallery	II	68 m
6, Lindum Road	II*	68 m
49, 51 and 53, Danesgate	II	74 m
5, Lindum Road	II	78 m
Ruined Building and Adjoining Section of Close Wall to North	I	86 m
Garden Temple 75 Metres West of Lincolnshire College of Art and Design	II	88 m
Danes Cottages	II	96 m
Close Wall to South and West of Edward King House	I	99 m
Magistrates Courts Offices	II	99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Usher Art Gallery listed?

Yes. Usher Art Gallery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1388632, first listed on 15 August 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Usher Art Gallery?

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.