Grade I listed · Gateshead

Church of Holy Cross

Church of Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 21 January 1949. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 2% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Holy Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1025160
Date first listed	21 January 1949
Local planning authority	Gateshead
Location	54.97787, -1.76563 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025160

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gateshead will require for your works on Church of Holy Cross, 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 Church of Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Chancer Tomb Above 24 Metres South of Church of Holy Cross	II	34 m
Fenwick Tomb About 24 Metres South and 6 Metres East of Church of Holy Cross	II	35 m
The Rectory	II*	59 m
4 Lamp Posts About 2 Metres South, 17 Metres East and 72 Metres East of Porch of Church of Holy Cross and 2 Metres North of Church of Church Gate	II	67 m
Gate Piers to East of Ryton Rectory	II	105 m
Ryton War Memorial	II	119 m
Dean Hall House the Glen Thorpe House	II	142 m
6, VILLAGE WEST (See details for further address information)	II	145 m
4, Barmoor Lane	II	146 m
The Nook	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Church of Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1025160, first listed on 21 January 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Holy Cross?

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