Boundary Structure

NEWSTEAD ABBEY AND ADJOINING BOUNDARY WALL

Grade I

A historic wall, gate or boundary marker.

This boundary structure is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 74 years.

Post-War Conservation

Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.

Building Type

Boundary Structure

Listed Since

14 May 1952

List Entry

1265325

Nearby Development Sites

No brownfield sites within 2km

What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)