Grade I listed · Gateshead

Monument to British Liberty

Monument to British Liberty is a Grade I listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 1 February 1950. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 5% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMonument to British Liberty
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1025166
Date first listed1 February 1950
Local planning authorityGateshead
Location54.92656, -1.72148 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1025166

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Monument to British Liberty

NameGradeDistance
Stables to south-east of GibsideII*380 m
GibsideII*399 m
Banqueting House About 500 Metres East and 300 Metres South of GibsideI542 m
Ice House About 90 Metres West and 170 Metres South of Gibside HallII623 m
Orangery About 300 Metres West and 260 Metres South of GibsideII*845 m
Old HollinsideI989 m
Garden Wall to North of Chapel House and Garden HouseII1.0 km
Chapel House Circa 40 Metres to North West of ChapelII1.2 km
Sundial, Piers and Wall to West of ChapelII1.2 km
The Chapel About 350 Metres West and 650 Metres South of Gibside HallI1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to British Liberty listed?
Yes. Monument to British Liberty is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1025166, first listed on 1 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Monument to British Liberty?
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.