Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate

The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 2% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1116305
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.96926, -1.61063 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1116305

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Heron Pit Prison, Drawbridge Pit and Other Under-Buildings in Barbican	I	9 m
The Black Gate	I	14 m
Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side	II	28 m
Railway Arch South West of Black Gate	II	45 m
73 and 75, Side	II	46 m
The Keep	I	50 m
69 and 71, Side	II	50 m
County Hall	II	67 m
St Nicholas' Buildings	II	73 m
Railway Arch	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate listed?

Yes. The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1116305, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.