Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Gunner Tower

Gunner 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gunner Tower
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1260201
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.96942, -1.61820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1260201

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Gunner Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Gunner Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Bewick House	II	17 m
Forth House	II	46 m
Town Boundary Stone in Rear Wall of Number 65 Town Boundary Stone in Rear Wall of Number 65 Westgate Road	II	68 m
Cathedral of St Mary	I	69 m
67, Westgate Road	II	69 m
69, Westgate Road	II	72 m
71-75, Westgate Road	II	79 m
Presbytery Attached to Cathedral of St Mary	II	87 m
55 and 57, Westgate Road	II*	88 m
The County Hotel	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunner Tower listed?

Yes. Gunner Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1260201, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gunner Tower?

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.