Literary and Philosophical Society
Literary and Philosophical Society is a Grade II* listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 107 Grade II* entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 2% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Literary and Philosophical Society |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1121954 |
| Date first listed | 14 June 1954 |
| Local planning authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Location | 54.96934, -1.61396 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1121954 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Literary and Philosophical Society, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Literary and Philosophical Society
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolbec Hall | II | 19 m |
| Neville Hall and Wood Memorial Hall | II* | 21 m |
| Irving House | II | 36 m |
| Sun Insurance Buildings | II | 45 m |
| George Stephenson Memorial | II* | 72 m |
| Barclay'S Bank and Collingwood Buildings | II | 72 m |
| Lloyds Bank | II | 85 m |
| Royal Station Hotel | II | 86 m |
| Union Club | II | 90 m |
| Former Hertz Rent a Car Building | II | 93 m |