Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital

The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 2 December 1996. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 88% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259614
Date first listed2 December 1996
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.98757, -1.61124 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259614

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Fleming Memorial HospitalII83 m
Lodge to South of Fleming Memorial HospitalII132 m
Gates and Gate Piers to South of Fleming Memorial HospitalII135 m
Jesmond United Reformed Church and Hall AttachedII173 m
House and garden wall at 33 Brandling Park; part of garden wall to number 32II226 m
Drinking Fountain at Corner of Clayton RoadII257 m
Number 22 and Wall AttachedII296 m
21, Brandling ParkII308 m
22-28, Brandling Place SouthII346 m
31, 32 and 33, Brandling Place SouthII348 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital listed?
Yes. The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259614, first listed on 2 December 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Former Phillipson Memorial Orphanage at Princess Mary Maternity Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.