South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House
South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House is a Grade II listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 18 May 1978. It is one of 182 Grade II entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 18% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1277138 |
| Date first listed | 18 May 1978 |
| Local planning authority | South Tyneside |
| Location | 55.00389, -1.41692 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1277138 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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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 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy Over Lifeboat | II | 447 m |
| Lifeboat | II | 450 m |
| Jubilee Memorial | II | 463 m |
| The South Groyne | II | 697 m |
| Boundary Wall to Numbers 1 to 22 (Consecutive) Fronting Road | II | 799 m |
| Mariners' Cottages | II | 805 m |
| Boundary Wall to Numbers 23 to 39 (Consecutive) | II | 840 m |
| Mariners' Cottages | II | 841 m |
| East Beacon | II | 847 m |
| West Beacon | II | 880 m |