Grade I listed · Lincoln

The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall

The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall 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
FieldValue
NameThe Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388650
Date first listed8 October 1953
Local planning authorityLincoln
Location53.23506, -0.53394 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388650

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall, 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 The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Stone Attached to Wall Opposite Number 17II30 m
25 and 27, EastgateII37 m
Boundary Stone Attached to the South Front of Number 17II38 m
18, EastgateII40 m
St Peter'S LodgeII43 m
17, EastgateII43 m
Elephant InnII49 m
The RestII50 m
Number 3 and Adjoining Area WallII*53 m
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 25I54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall listed?
Yes. The Priory and Attached Section of Close Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388650, 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 The Priory and Attached Section of Close 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.