Grade II listed · North Tyneside

Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage)

Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage) is a Grade II listed building in North Tyneside, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 208 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	Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1025390
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	North Tyneside
Location	55.01043, -1.57454 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025390

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Tyneside will require for your works on Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage), 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage)

Name	Grade	Distance
Ethel Williams Hall	II	32 m
Benton House (Conservative Club)	II	102 m
Ha-Ha South of Benton House	II	112 m
Former Hair Stylists' Shop	II	127 m
Manor House	II	256 m
Milepost at junction of Front Street and Manorfields	II	326 m
1914-18 War memorial in St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Longbenton	II	657 m
Church of St Bartholomew	II	720 m
East Benton Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Farm Buildings to East of East Benton Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage) listed?

Yes. Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025390, 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 Ethel Williams Hall (formerly known as the Northern Counties Orphanage)?

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.