Grade II* listed · South Tyneside

Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings

Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings is a Grade II* listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 26 February 1985. It is one of 7 Grade II* entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 56% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1185593
Date first listed	26 February 1985
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.97048, -1.36410 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1185593

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Tyneside will require for your works on Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Souter Point Lighthouse Foghorn to East of Lighthouse and Steps and Walls to East of Lighthouse	II	51 m
Walls Extending from Mill Lane Around the Lighthouse and Linked Buildings	II	74 m
Whitburn Mill	II	1.6 km
Cleadon Mill and Surrounding Wall	II	2.1 km
Detached chimney at Cleadon Pumping Station	II*	2.2 km
Combined Engine and Boiler Houses, Adjacent Coal Store, Engineman'S House and Cottage at Cleadon Pumping Station	II	2.2 km
Ice House North of No 45 (No 1 the Limes)	II	2.3 km
The Limes	II	2.3 km
37, Front Street	II	2.3 km
Wall to North of No 47 Front Street (Whitburn House)	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings listed?

Yes. Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1185593, first listed on 26 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Souter Point Lighthouse and Attached Buildings?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Tyneside, 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.