Grade II listed · Northumberland

Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End

Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 22 August 1986. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 55% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1042785
Date first listed	22 August 1986
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.03947, -1.95657 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1042785

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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 Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End

Name	Grade	Distance
West Lodge to Maften Hall	II	137 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls to West of Matfen Hall	II*	148 m
Churchyard Wall Approx 20 Yards South of Church of the Holy Trintity	II	201 m
Church View	II	203 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	206 m
Drinking Fountain 20 Yards North East of Post Office	II	231 m
Bridge at West End of Village Green	II	231 m
Numbers 16 and 17 Southside	II	233 m
Matfen War Memorial	II	277 m
Matfen Hall	II*	283 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End listed?

Yes. Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1042785, first listed on 22 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost Pier 20 Yards West of Great Whittington Road End?

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.