Grade II listed · Boston

16, Market Place

16, Market Place is a Grade II listed building in Boston, first listed on 14 February 1975. It is one of 462 Grade II entries among 506 listed buildings in Boston; 19% of Boston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	16, Market Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388929
Date first listed	14 February 1975
Local planning authority	Boston
Location	52.97800, -0.02351 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388929

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Boston will require for your works on 16, Market Place, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 16, Market Place

Name	Grade	Distance
15, Market Place	II	7 m
18, Market Street	II	18 m
19, Market Place	II	25 m
20, Market Place	II	30 m
9, Dolphin Lane	II	30 m
22, Market Place	II	45 m
The Still Public House	II	52 m
41, 41a and 41b, Market Place	II	54 m
43-44 Market Place, Boston	II	56 m
42-42a Market Place	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 16, Market Place listed?

Yes. 16, Market Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388929, first listed on 14 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 16, Market Place?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Boston, 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.