Grade II* listed · Northumberland

Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb

Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 7 January 1988. It is one of 268 Grade II* entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 78% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1156429
Date first listed	7 January 1988
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.20366, -2.35802 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1156429

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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 Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb

Name	Grade	Distance
Limekiln Circa 1/2 Mile North of Heathery Hall	II	1.3 km
Borbie Castle Circa 1/2 Mile North-West of Comb	II	1.5 km
Bastle on North Side of Road	II*	1.8 km
Bastle on South Side of Road	II	1.8 km
Redheugh Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Dovecote Circa 100 Yards South of Redheugh Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Church of St Aidan	II	2.6 km
Stable and Coach House Circa 30 Yards North-West of Thorneyburn Rectory	II	2.7 km
Thorneyburn Rectory	II	2.7 km
High Thorneyburn Farmhouse	II	3.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb listed?

Yes. Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1156429, first listed on 7 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Black Middens Bastlehouse Circa 1/2 Mile South-East of Comb?

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.