Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist

Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1024729
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.96997, -1.61556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024729

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	I	20 m
Hodgson Tomb About 15 Metres East of Church of St John the Baptist	II	30 m
Gate Pier of the Old Grammar School	II	32 m
Union Club	II	41 m
George Stephenson Memorial	II*	54 m
Trustee Savings Bank	II	61 m
30, Grainger Street	II	71 m
Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building	II	75 m
52, Westgate Road	II	81 m
53, Westgate Road	II	81 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1024729, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist?

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