Grade I listed · Northumberland

Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin

Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 20 October 1969. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 12% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1042647
Date first listed20 October 1969
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location55.16305, -1.73474 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1042647

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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 Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin

NameGradeDistance
Mitford Castle. Remains of Chapel in Outer WardI6 m
Mitford Castle. Remains of West Curtain Wall BuildingsI15 m
Mitford Castle, Remains of Inner Ward and KeepI49 m
Mitford Castle. Remains of East Curtain WallI56 m
Lych Gate and Attached Churchyard Wall to South of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII151 m
Foss Bridge Over the River WansbeckII167 m
Todd Headstone 15 Metres South of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII169 m
Charlton Tomb 13 Metres South of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII172 m
Rowell Headstone 9 Metres South of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII177 m
Church of St Mary MagdaleneI193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin listed?
Yes. Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1042647, first listed on 20 October 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin?
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.