Grade II listed · Northumberland

Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James

Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 25 August 1987. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 72% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041979
Date first listed	25 August 1987
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.47602, -1.74122 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041979

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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 Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
South Charlton War Memorial	II	14 m
Church of St James	II	43 m
Outbuilding and Yard Wall to North of Grovewood House	II	69 m
The Old Schoolhouse	II	70 m
Grovewood House	II	81 m
Brockley Hall Farmhouse	II	500 m
West Linkhall Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Patterson Cottage	II	1.3 km
South Part of Farmbuilding Range 20 Metres North East of Humbleheugh Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Barn and Gingang to North West of White House Folly Farmhouse	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041979, first listed on 25 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers and Gates to North of Church of St James?

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.