Grade II* listed · North Tyneside

Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall

Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall is a Grade II* listed building in North Tyneside, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 10 Grade II* entries among 220 listed buildings in North Tyneside; 22% of North Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1025359
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	North Tyneside
Location	55.00940, -1.43416 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025359

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Tyneside will require for your works on Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall, 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 Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Clifford'S Fort Trinity House Almshouses and Boundary Stone Attached	II	30 m
Low Lighthouse and Building Attached to North	II	35 m
Irvins Building	II	99 m
Clifford'S Fort South and East Wall Facing River	II*	119 m
Ballard'S Smoke House Clifford'S Fort and Boundary Stones Attached	II	132 m
Low Lights Tavern	II	152 m
Beacon House Trinity Buildings Number 1	II	171 m
New High Light and House Attached	II	245 m
The Old Maltings	II	327 m
Milestone	II	499 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall listed?

Yes. Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1025359, first listed on 19 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Clifford'S Fort West and South West Wall?

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