Grade II* listed · Northumberland

Featherstone Bridge

Featherstone Bridge is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 10 June 1952. It is one of 268 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	Featherstone Bridge
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1045293
Date first listed	10 June 1952
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.95066, -2.50786 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1045293

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Featherstone Bridge, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Featherstone Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge End House and Yard Walls	II	92 m
Farmbuildings on West Return of Wydon Eals Farmhouse, Enclosing 3 Sides of Farmyard	II	704 m
Wydon Eals Farmhouse and Former Byre on East Return	II	714 m
Range of Loose-Boxes and Byres North-East of Wydon Eals Farmhouse	II	733 m
Garden walls surrounding Featherstone Castle, with gatehouse, gateways, bastions, beebole and mausoleum	II	876 m
Two outbuildings, including a recessed beehive, and linking wall near north range of Featherstone Castle	II	905 m
Horse Close and Attached Barn	II	924 m
Featherstone Castle	I	960 m
Ivy Cottage, Bethany and The Cottage	II	1.1 km
Wallace War Memorial Approximately 100 Metres South of Maidenway House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Featherstone Bridge listed?

Yes. Featherstone Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1045293, first listed on 10 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Featherstone Bridge?

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.