Town Wall with Durham Tower
Town Wall with Durham Tower is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Town Wall with Durham Tower |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1186222 |
| Date first listed | 30 March 1987 |
| Local planning authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Location | 54.97117, -1.62067 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1186222 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Town Wall with Durham Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Town Wall with Durham Tower
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Charlotte Square | II | 36 m |
| 9 and 10, Charlotte Square | II | 47 m |
| Dwarf Walls and Railings in Centre of Square | II | 68 m |
| House Carpenter'S Hall | II | 70 m |
| Number 1 and Railings Flanking Steps | II | 77 m |
| Tyne Theatre and Opera House | I | 85 m |
| Blackfriars South Range | I | 86 m |
| Blackfriars West Range | I | 87 m |
| 20-26, Fenkle Street | II | 97 m |
| 92-98, Westgate Road | II | 101 m |