Grade I listed · Lincoln

Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate

Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate is a Grade I listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 8 July 1991. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 85% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameColonia Wall and Lower West Gate
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388731
Date first listed8 July 1991
Local planning authorityLincoln
Location53.23119, -0.54333 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388731

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate listed?
Yes. Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388731, first listed on 8 July 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Colonia Wall and Lower West Gate?
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.