County Court including remains of Leicester Castle - John O'Gaunts cellar, Castle Yard - Leicester, City of (UA)
Building on the site of Leicester Castle, built by Robert Le Bossu c1168. Slighted in the Civil War, the present brick facade dates to c1695. Converted to courts in 1856. The former County Court has been repaired and converted for university use and is no longer at risk. However, the medieval John O'Gaunt cellar is still in urgent need of repair. Ingress of water is placing the fabric at risk. Leicester City Council is exploring options with the potential to stabilise the structure and improve access to it.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Former County Court And Remains Of Castle
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1200622
- Local Planning Authority:
- Leicester, City of (UA)
- Site Type:
- Civil > Public building
Location
- Building Name:
- County Court including remains of Leicester Castle - John O'Gaunts cellar
- Street Name:
- Castle Yard
- Locality:
- Leicester
- Unitary Authority:
- Leicester, City of (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Leicester South
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade I and Scheduled Monument, CA
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1200622 and 1012147
Contact Details
Rachel Jordan 0121 625 6854
