Grade I listed · Lincoln

Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South

Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South 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
NameVicars Court and Attached Wall to South
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388686
Date first listed8 October 1953
Local planning authorityLincoln
Location53.23350, -0.53573 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388686

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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 Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South

NameGradeDistance
Inner East Gateway to Bishops PalaceII15 m
Cantilupe Chantry SouthI24 m
Outer East Gateway to Bishops PalaceI27 m
Cantilupe Chantry NorthII*33 m
Gatehouse and Gateway Tower to Vicars' CourtI34 m
Vicars CourtI41 m
Vicars Court and Priests Vicars HousesI43 m
15, Minster YardII*48 m
1, Greestone PlaceII50 m
Close Wall Between Number 16a Minster Yard and the DeaneryI59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South listed?
Yes. Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388686, 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 Vicars Court and Attached Wall to South?
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.