Grade II listed · West Lindsey

Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers

Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers is a Grade II listed building in West Lindsey, first listed on 4 November 2016. It is one of 813 Grade II entries among 956 listed buildings in West Lindsey; 98% of West Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1435888
Date first listed	4 November 2016
Local planning authority	West Lindsey
Location	53.39464, -0.57523 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1435888

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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 Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Scottish Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Church of St Chad	I	1.3 km
Nos 1 to 4 Hall Cottages (Stable Block at Glentworth Hall)	II	1.4 km
Glentworth Hall	II*	1.4 km
Church of St Michael	II*	1.5 km
Northlands House	II	1.5 km
The Old Vicarage	II	1.5 km
12, Church Street	II	1.6 km
Spital Almshouse	II	1.8 km
Barn at Spital Almshouse	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers listed?

Yes. Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1435888, first listed on 4 November 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including associated entrance walls and gate piers?

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