Listed Buildings
There are a few Grade I listed buildings.
- Abbey Park ruins and wall, remains of Cavendish House
- Jewry Wall
- Castle, Turret Gateway, Castle Hall, and St Mary de Castro
- The Guildhall
- The City Rooms on Hotel Street
- The Newarke Magazine Gateway
- St Margaret's Church
- St Nicholas' Church
- The Victoria Park war memorial
A few of these are also Scheduled Ancient Monuments. There are many Grade II listed buildings, including
- the Charles Street police building
- the Clock Tower
- St Martin's Cathedral (II star)
- 31 Granby Street (HSBC bank)
All Saints is Grade B.
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