Grade I listed · Northumberland

Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block

Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 14 April 1949. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 0% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1041365
Date first listed14 April 1949
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location55.17191, -1.62450 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1041365

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block

NameGradeDistance
Bothal Castle Gatehouse and Adjacent Wing to WestI65 m
Bothal Castle Welbeck Estate Office and Attached Outbuildings Around Stable YardII86 m
Group of 3 Stone Coffins and Font Bowl 10 Metres South of Porch of Church of St AndrewII142 m
Garden House with Attached Outbuilding to NorthII143 m
Churchyard Wall, Piers and Gate to South-West of Church of St AndrewII144 m
Church of St AndrewI159 m
Bothal War MemorialII165 m
Smalridge Memorial 5 Metres North of Aisle of Church of St AndrewII172 m
Cottages Nos 1 and 2II187 m
Cottages Nos 3 and 4II202 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block listed?
Yes. Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1041365, first listed on 14 April 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bothal Castle Remains of Curtain Wall to South of Residential Block?
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.