Grade II* listed · Northumberland

Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1)

Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1) is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 22 May 1986. It is one of 268 Grade II* entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 50% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1153123
Date first listed	22 May 1986
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.18930, -1.54709 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1153123

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1)

Name	Grade	Distance
Fan House to West of Shaft No 2	II*	23 m
Engine House Between Shafts 1 and 2	II*	38 m
Western Winding House and Shaft Head Gear (Winder and Shaft No 1)	II*	50 m
Miners Memorial	II	77 m
Cage Shop to West of Pit-Head	II	113 m
Stable Range to North-West of Pit Head	II	130 m
Blacksmiths and Joiners Shops to West of Pit Head	II	133 m
Former Colliery Offices Now Administration Block	II	177 m
Eastfield	II	1.0 km
Moor House Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1) listed?

Yes. Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1153123, first listed on 22 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Eastern Winding House and Shaft Head Building (Winder and Shaft No 1)?

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.