The Castle of Wark on Tweed
The Castle of Wark on Tweed is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 21 September 1951. It is one of 268 Grade II* entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 1% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Castle of Wark on Tweed |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1153601 |
| Date first listed | 21 September 1951 |
| Local planning authority | Northumberland |
| Location | 55.64154, -2.28211 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1153601 |
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 The Castle of Wark on Tweed
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grave Slab on Site of St Giles' Chapel | II | 305 m |
| Carham Hall and outbuildings | II | 2.0 km |
| Gatepiers and Gates About 50 Yards South East of Church of St Cuthbert | II | 2.6 km |
| Church of St Cuthbert | II | 2.6 km |
| Planned Farmbuildings to North of Farmhouse | II | 2.7 km |
| West Learmouth Farmhouse | II | 2.8 km |
| Railway Viaduct Circa 100 Yards North of West Learmouth | II | 2.9 km |
| Coldstream Bridge (That Part in England) | II* | 2.9 km |
| West Learmouth Cottages | II | 3.0 km |
| The Bastle | II | 3.1 km |