Grade II listed · East Lindsey

Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building

Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building is a Grade II listed building in East Lindsey, first listed on 24 February 2020. It is one of 1,263 Grade II entries among 1,459 listed buildings in East Lindsey; 99% of East Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1458217
Date first listed	24 February 2020
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.10194, -0.14478 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1458217

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Lindsey will require for your works on Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building, 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 Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building

Name	Grade	Distance
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Component Testing Building	II	83 m
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Mounded Weapon Preparation Area	II	125 m
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Weapon Inspection Building	II	243 m
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: D3 Missile Storage Bays	II	266 m
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: D2 Missile Storage Bays	II*	293 m
Barn at High House Farmhouse	II	823 m
High House Farmhouse	II	870 m
Lea Gate Public House	II	1.0 km
Langworth Grange	II	1.4 km
131, High Street	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building listed?

Yes. Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1458217, first listed on 24 February 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building?

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