Grade II listed · Northumberland

Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West

Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 9% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1044759
Date first listed	15 April 1969
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.97483, -2.01673 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1044759

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross House East and Cross House West	II	9 m
5 and 7, Princes Street	II	38 m
Princes Street	II	61 m
The Golden Lion Public House	II	72 m
Town Hall with Shops	II	86 m
14,16, Hill Street	II	102 m
Heron House	II	111 m
Hydrants and Trough at Junction with Orchard Crescent	II	118 m
The Angel Inn	II	138 m
Boundary Walls to North and North-West of Parish Hall	II	140 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West listed?

Yes. Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1044759, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to Cross House East and Cross House West?

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.