Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower

Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 17 December 1971. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 19% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1121526
Date first listed	17 December 1971
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97131, -1.60360 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121526

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower, 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 Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Industrial workers' dwellings	II	74 m
The Keelmen'S Hospital	II*	76 m
Love Lane Warehouses	II	128 m
Former Tramways Power Station and Offices	II	133 m
The Tyne Public House	II	155 m
Salvation Army Men's Palace	II	156 m
Corner Tower	I	167 m
31, Broad Chare	II	171 m
33, Broad Chare	II	171 m
Trinity House Gate and Chapel	I	174 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower listed?

Yes. Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1121526, first listed on 17 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sallyport Or Wall Knoll Tower?

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.