Grade II* listed · Lincoln

The Lawn

The Lawn is a Grade II* listed building in Lincoln, first listed on 2 October 1969. It is one of 40 Grade II* entries among 418 listed buildings in Lincoln; 28% of Lincoln’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Lawn
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1388819
Date first listed	2 October 1969
Local planning authority	Lincoln
Location	53.23501, -0.54393 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388819

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lincoln will require for your works on The Lawn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Lawn

Name	Grade	Distance
Hilton Lodge and Attached Walls	II	84 m
Charlesworth Monument	II	99 m
Wall and Railings Enclosing Charlesworth Monument	II	106 m
Hilton House and Attached Wall and Gatepiers	II	111 m
West Hill House	II	148 m
Assize Courts	II*	151 m
Castle Moat House	II	167 m
Governor'S House and Old Prison and Chapel and Exercise Yard and Enclosing Wall	II*	223 m
Bath House Inside North Wall of Lincoln Castle	II	225 m
Statue of George III 30 Metres South of North Wall of Lincoln Castle	II	227 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lawn listed?

Yes. The Lawn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1388819, first listed on 2 October 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Lawn?

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.