Grade II* listed · Gateshead

Axwell Park Dower House

Axwell Park Dower House is a Grade II* listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 17 September 1984. It is one of 20 Grade II* entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 48% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAxwell Park Dower House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1184875
Date first listed17 September 1984
Local planning authorityGateshead
Location54.95626, -1.69516 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1184875

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 Axwell Park Dower House

NameGradeDistance
Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761)II*241 m
Old Bridge End CottageII277 m
'Derwent Walk Express' and supporting bridge abutment and approach spansII498 m
Axwell Park and Steps and Balustrades to SouthII*647 m
War MemorialII656 m
Retaining Wall, Balustrade, Piers and Steps to Terrace South of Axwell ParkII657 m
Dovecot at Axwell Park House FarmII748 m
Bridge 280 Metres South of Axwell ParkII835 m
War Memorial about 7 metres north of mortuary chapelsII952 m
Memorial to Thomas Ramsay About 42 Metres South of Mortuary Chapels in Blaydon CemeteryII967 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Axwell Park Dower House listed?
Yes. Axwell Park Dower House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1184875, first listed on 17 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Axwell Park Dower House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gateshead, 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.