Grade II listed · Northumberland

Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel

Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 3 September 1986. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 60% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041306
Date first listed	3 September 1986
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.36886, -2.06811 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041306

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Icehouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel	II	30 m
The Biddlestones Circa 250 Yards South East of Biddlestone Chapel	II	105 m
Biddlestone Roman Catholic Chapel	II*	249 m
Dovecote Circa 100 Yards East of Biddlestone Home Farm	II	497 m
Kennel Cottages Circa 300 Yards North of Biddlestone Home Farm	II	600 m
Former Kennels and Yard Walls Circa 300 Yards North of Biddlestone Home Farm	II	737 m
Shelter Sheds and Granary Circa 10 Yards North West of Cote Walls Cottage	II	1.8 km
Shelter Sheds Circa 30 Yards West of Cote Walls Cottage	II	1.8 km
Elilaw Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Stable and Carriage House Circa 40 Yards North East of Elilaw Farmhouse	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel listed?

Yes. Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041306, first listed on 3 September 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wellhouse Circa 300 Yards East of Biddlestone Chapel?

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