Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

The Black Gate

The Black Gate is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 2% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Black Gate
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1024936
Date first listed14 June 1954
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.96932, -1.61083 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1024936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on The Black Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Black Gate

NameGradeDistance
The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black GateI14 m
Heron Pit Prison, Drawbridge Pit and Other Under-Buildings in BarbicanI20 m
Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the SideII42 m
Railway Arch South West of Black GateII48 m
73 and 75, SideII54 m
69 and 71, SideII59 m
St Nicholas' BuildingsII60 m
The KeepI61 m
The Song School and Choir VestryI78 m
County HallII81 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Gate listed?
Yes. The Black Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1024936, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Black Gate?
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.