Grade II listed · Redcar and Cleveland

Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle

Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle is a Grade II listed building in Redcar and Cleveland, first listed on 29 April 1988. It is one of 569 Grade II entries among 609 listed buildings in Redcar and Cleveland; 74% of Redcar and Cleveland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1139624
Date first listed	29 April 1988
Local planning authority	Redcar and Cleveland
Location	54.56921, -1.10170 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139624

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Redcar and Cleveland will require for your works on Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle, 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 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 Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Wilton Castle	II	30 m
Stable Block Circa 10 Metres West of Wilton Castle	II	67 m
Garden Wall South East of Wilton Castle	II	117 m
Church of St Cuthbert	II*	134 m
18-21, Wilton Village	II	232 m
16 and 17, Wilton Village	II	236 m
Pine Trees and Wall Attached	II	310 m
9 and 10, Wilton Village	II	315 m
7 and 8, Wilton Village	II	315 m
Ivy Cottage	II	321 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139624, first listed on 29 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall and Stair to Forecourt of Wilton Castle?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Redcar and Cleveland, 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.