Ravensworth Castle
Ravensworth Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 1 February 1967. It is one of 20 Grade II* entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 15% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ravensworth Castle |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1025190 |
| Date first listed | 1 February 1967 |
| Local planning authority | Gateshead |
| Location | 54.92622, -1.63841 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1025190 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Gateshead will require for your works on Ravensworth Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Ravensworth Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well in Stable Yard of Ravensworth Castle | II | 50 m |
| Arch, Walls and Towers to West of Ravensworth Castle | II | 53 m |
| Ravensworth Castle | II* | 60 m |
| Stable Block and Gatehouses to East of Ravensworth Castle | II | 75 m |
| Butler Cross | II | 221 m |
| South Lodge | II | 741 m |
| Arch and Walls Adjoining South Lodge | II | 751 m |
| Ravensworth Park Farmhouse | II | 853 m |
| Cox Close House | II | 951 m |
| House Behind Cox Close Cottage | II | 955 m |