Grade I listed · Northumberland

Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets

Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 24 November 1967. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 8% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1178450
Date first listed	24 November 1967
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.98948, -2.56675 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1178450

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets

Name	Grade	Distance
The Station House	II	296 m
Former railway station waiting room	II	303 m
Thirlwall Castle	I	2.1 km
Lime Kiln 150 Metres East of Todholes	II	2.1 km
Station House	II	2.2 km
Greenhead Memorial Cross	II	2.3 km
Memorial Drinking Fountain 20 Metres North of Church of St Cuthbert	II	2.3 km
Church of St Cuthbert	II	2.3 km
2 Storey Farmbuilding and Flanking Ranges to Rear of Glenwhelt	II	2.4 km
Road Bridge 25 Metres South-West of Glenwhelt	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets listed?

Yes. Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1178450, first listed on 24 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hadrians Wall Milecastle and Turrets Hadrians Wall, Milecastle and Turrets?

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.