Grade I listed · Lincoln

Close Wall to South and West of the Deanery

Close Wall to South and West of the Deanery 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
NameClose Wall to South and West of the Deanery
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388666
Date first listed8 October 1953
Local planning authorityLincoln
Location53.23387, -0.53792 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388666

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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 to South and West of the Deanery

NameGradeDistance
Former Bluecoat SchoolII20 m
The Deanery and Paley Flats and Adjoining Outbuildings and StablesI21 m
The Subdeanery and East Midlands Tourist Board OfficesII*29 m
4 and 4a, Christ Hospital TerraceII34 m
46 AND 47, STEEP HILL (See details for further address information)I49 m
ExchequergateI50 m
45, Steep HillII50 m
Hilton Cottage and Adjoining Wall and RailingII52 m
43 and 44, Steep HillII53 m
41 and 42, Steep HillII54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Close Wall to South and West of the Deanery listed?
Yes. Close Wall to South and West of the Deanery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388666, 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 to South and West of the Deanery?
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.