Grade I listed buildings in Leicester

Abbey Ruins
Abbot Penny's Wall
Cavendish House
Turret Gateway
Leicester Castle
St Mary de Castro
Guildhall
City Rooms
St Margaret's
Jewry Wall
St Nicholas'
Magazine Gateway
War Memorial
All Saints
Central Leicester

There are thirteen Grade I listed buildings in Leicester. In the United Kingdom, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. Grade I structures are those considered to be "buildings of exceptional interest".[1] Listing was begun by a provision in the Town and Country Planning Act 1947. Once listed, severe restrictions are imposed on the modifications allowed to a building's structure or its fittings. In England, the authority for listing under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990[2] rests with English Heritage, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Local authorities have a responsibility to regulate and enforce the planning regulations.

There are also ten Scheduled Monuments in Leicester, some of which are also listed buildings.

List of Grade I buildings

Name Location Type Completed [note 1]Date designated Grid ref.[note 2]
Geo-coordinates		Notes Entry number [note 3]ImageRef.
Leicester Abbey Ruins Abbey Park Ruin Founded 1143 1950 SK5846806007
52°38′55″N 1°08′14″W / 52.648655°N 1.1372297°W / 52.648655; -1.1372297 (Leicester Abbey Ruins)		 Within a public park. Includes a memorial slab to Cardinal Wolsey. 1074051
[3]
Abbot Penny's Wall. Abbey Park Wall c.1500 1975 SK5851306115
52°38′59″N 1°08′12″W / 52.6496°N 1.13655°W / 52.6496; -1.13655 (Abbot Penny's Wall.)		 Forms West and north boundary to Abbey Lane and Abbey Park Road East boundary along River Soar. Some of the earliest medieval brickwork in Leicester. 1361406
[4]
Remains of Cavendish House Abbey Park Ruin c.1600 1950 SK5840806078
52°38′57″N 1°08′17″W / 52.6493°N 1.1381°W / 52.6493; -1.1381 (Remains of Cavendish House)		 Built from stones of Leicester Abbey. Now within the public park. 1074052
[5]
Castle Hall Castle Yard Castle hall 11th–12th century, front 1695 1975 SK5822204190
52°37′56″N 1°08′28″W / 52.63235°N 1.141185°W / 52.63235; -1.141185 (Castle Hall)		 Includes the Great Hall of Leicester Castle, with its hammer beam roof and Queen Anne frontage, and John of Gaunt's cellar 1200622
[6]
Turret Gateway Castle View Fortification c.1422-3 1950 SK5831204122
52°37′54″N 1°08′24″W / 52.6317°N 1.13987°W / 52.6317; -1.13987 (Turret Gateway)		 It gave access from Castle Yard to 'The Newarke'. It is also known as Prince Rupert's Gateway, from his Civil War action, capturing the town. 1074069
[7]
Church of St Mary de Castro Castle Yard Church From early 13th century 1950 SK5828504188
52°37′56″N 1°08′25″W / 52.6323°N 1.14025°W / 52.6323; -1.14025 (Church of St Mary de Castro)		 Spire dismantled in 2013, with hopes of funding to re-instate it. 1074070
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Former Church of All Saints High Cross Street Church From early 13th century 1950 SK5827404840
52°38′18″N 1°08′25″W / 52.6382°N 1.1403°W / 52.6382; -1.1403 (Former Church of All Saints)		 In the care of the Churches Conservation Trust 1074012
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The Guildhall Guildhall Lane Guildhall From mid-14th century 1950 SK5844404453
52°38′05″N 1°08′16″W / 52.6347°N 1.13786°W / 52.6347; -1.13786 (The Guildhall)		 Served as de facto Town Hall until 1874. Includes the Constable's House. 1361405
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The City Rooms Hotel Street Assembly Rooms 1792 1950 SK5869904350
52°38′01″N 1°08′03″W / 52.6337°N 1.1341°W / 52.6337; -1.1341 (The City Rooms)		 Architect: John Johnson of Leicester. Name changed from 'County Rooms' when City Council acquired it. 1184114
[11]
Church of St Margaret St Margaret's Way Church Mainly 15th century 1950 SK5854205087
52°38′25″N 1°08′11″W / 52.6404°N 1.1363°W / 52.6404; -1.1363 (Church of St Margaret)		 Transept dates to 1200. Evidence of Anglo-Saxon origins. It now stands on St Margaret's Way (A6), which was built in 1960s, but originally listed as being on Church Gate.) 1074072
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Jewry Wall St Nicholas Circle Roman masonry AD 125-30 1950 SK5822404489
52°38′06″N 1°08′28″W / 52.635036°N 1.1411°W / 52.635036; -1.1411 (Jewry Wall)		 Among the largest surviving non-military Roman masonry in Britain. Stands alongside excavated remains of Roman Forum. 10748
[13]
Church of St Nicholas St Nicholas Circle Church From AD 880 1950 SK5823804501
52°38′07″N 1°08′27″W / 52.63514°N 1.14089°W / 52.63514; -1.14089 (Church of St Nicholas)		 Incorporates re-used Roman brickwork 1361046
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Magazine Gateway The Newarke fortification c.1410 1950 SK5844604120
52°37′54″N 1°08′16″W / 52.6317°N 1.13789°W / 52.6317; -1.13789 (Magazine Gateway)		 Principal gateway to Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster's Newarke founded in 1310. 1184902
[15]
War Memorial Victoria Park, Leicester Memorial 1923 1955 SK5956503212
52°37′24″N 1°07′17″W / 52.6234°N 1.1215°W / 52.6234; -1.1215 (War Memorial)		 Architect: Edwin Lutyens 1074786
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Notes

  1. ↑ The date given is the date used by Historic England as significant for the initial building or that of an important part in the structure's description.
  2. ↑ Sometimes known as OSGB36, the grid reference is based on the British national grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey.
  3. ↑ The "List Entry Number" is a unique number assigned to each listed building and scheduled monument by Historic England.

References

  1. ↑ "What is a listed building?". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
  2. ↑ "Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)". Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
  3. ↑ Historic England. "Abbey Ruins (1074051)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  4. ↑ Historic England. "Abbot Penny's Wall (1361406)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  5. ↑ Historic England. "Remains of Cavendish House (1074052)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Historic England. "Castle Hall, Leicester Castle and John of Gaunt's cellar (1200622)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Historic England. "Turret Gateway (1074069)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  8. ↑ Historic England. "Church of St Mary de Castro (1074070)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  9. ↑ Historic England. "Former Church of All Saints (1074012)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  10. ↑ Historic England. "The Guildhall (1361405)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  11. ↑ Historic England. "The City Rooms (1184114)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  12. ↑ Historic England. "St Margaret's Church (listed as Church Gate) (1074072)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  13. ↑ Historic England. "Jewry Wall (1074773)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  14. ↑ Historic England. "St Nicholas's Church (1361046)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  15. ↑ Historic England. "Magazine Gateway (1184902)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  16. ↑ Historic England. "War Memorial (1074786)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 January 2015.

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