Grade II listed · Northumberland

Church of St Oswald

Church of St Oswald is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 10 November 1951. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 3% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Oswald
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1044992
Date first listed	10 November 1951
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.14448, -2.26226 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1044992

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Church of St Oswald

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to John Bell C10 Yards North of St Oswalds Church	II	10 m
St Oswald'S Church Hall	II	37 m
Bellingham Bridge	II	150 m
The Rectory	II	181 m
Bridgend	II	190 m
Outbuildings C 10 Yards North-East of Bellingham Rectory	II	200 m
Robson Family Memorial C 30 Yards South-West of St Cuthbert'S Church	II	368 m
Memorial to Anne Heslop C 0 Yards South of St Cuthbert'S Church	II	394 m
Church of St Cuthbert	I	404 m
Memorial to Gillespie Children C 10 Yards South of St Cuthbert'S Church	II	405 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Oswald listed?

Yes. Church of St Oswald is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1044992, first listed on 10 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Oswald?

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.