Preston Tower (old)
Preston Tower (old) is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 22 December 1969. It is one of 268 Grade II* entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 13% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Preston Tower (old) |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1034424 |
| Date first listed | 22 December 1969 |
| Local planning authority | Northumberland |
| Location | 55.52229, -1.71060 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1034424 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Preston Tower (old), 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 Preston Tower (old)
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Tower (New) | II | 75 m |
| Former stable block circa 55 metres north east of Preston Tower (new) | II | 106 m |
| Preston Villa and Joiners Workshop to Rear | II | 157 m |
| East Lodge and gateway to Preston Tower | II | 224 m |
| Church of St Maurice | II | 837 m |
| Old Vicarage | II | 1.1 km |
| Gatscreen at North Entrance to Doxford Hall | II | 1.1 km |
| North Lodge | II | 1.1 km |
| Squash Court and Arcade 50 Metres North West of Hall | II | 1.3 km |
| Gates and Gateway Circa 100 Yards West of Ellingham Hall | II | 1.3 km |