Grade II* listed · South Tyneside

West Boldon Hall

West Boldon Hall is a Grade II* listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 25 February 1949. It is one of 7 Grade II* entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 6% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Boldon Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1025226
Date first listed	25 February 1949
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.94228, -1.45428 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025226

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Tyneside will require for your works on West Boldon Hall, 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 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 West Boldon Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South of West Boldon Hall	II	28 m
Tomb 22 Metres South of the South Porch of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	125 m
Walls and Gate Piers to West of Church of St Nicholas	II	132 m
Church of Saint Nicholas	I	153 m
Doorway to South of Rectory Green	II	171 m
Mansion House	II	270 m
Boldon Mill	II	443 m
Downhill Farmhouse	II	608 m
Limekiln to South East of Downhill Farmhouse	II	624 m
Barn and Gin-Gang to South of Downhill Farmhouse	II	628 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Boldon Hall listed?

Yes. West Boldon Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1025226, first listed on 25 February 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Boldon Hall?

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