Grade I listed · Northumberland

Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse

Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 31 December 1969. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 16% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAlnwick Abbey Gatehouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1042051
Date first listed31 December 1969
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location55.42026, -1.71940 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1042051

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse

NameGradeDistance
Lodge at Park Entrance 100 Metres East of Alnwick Abbey GatehouseII101 m
White Well 120 Metres North of Alnwick Abbey GatehouseII118 m
Canongate BridgeI241 m
Forest Lodge and StockingateII397 m
Houses Occupied by Mr Wilkinson and Mr SparksII406 m
William the Lion Commemorative Stone and Wall to Each SideII418 m
The KennelsII440 m
Milepost 180 Metres North of Abbey CottageII458 m
13, CanongateII459 m
3, WalkergateII578 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse listed?
Yes. Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1042051, first listed on 31 December 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Alnwick Abbey Gatehouse?
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.