Grade II listed · Northumberland

Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn

Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 6 May 1952. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 4% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1042079
Date first listed	6 May 1952
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.17302, -1.86283 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1042079

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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 Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn

Name	Grade	Distance
Footbridge Over Small Stream 15 Metres East of B6343	II	193 m
Old Schoolhouse	II*	338 m
Old Vicarage	II	451 m
Hartburn War Memorial	II	464 m
Church of St Andrew	I	553 m
Nicholson Headstone 6m West of St Andrew'S Church Porch	II	553 m
Nicholson Headstone 3m West of St Andrew'S Church Porch	II	554 m
Bell Headstone 12m South-West of St Andrew'S Church Porch	II	555 m
Hindmarsh and Metcalfe Headstones East of St Andrew'S Church Porch	II	556 m
Heppel Headstone and Neighbour C.5m Se of St Andrew'S Church	II	558 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn listed?

Yes. Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1042079, first listed on 6 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto on South Bank of Hart Burn?

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.