Grade II listed · South Tyneside

Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House

Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House is a Grade II listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 1 February 1983. It is one of 182 Grade II entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 21% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277273
Date first listed	1 February 1983
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.99427, -1.42979 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277273

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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 Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
The Britannia Public House	II	6 m
Statue of Queen Victoria	II	65 m
Railings and Piers to the Municipal Buildings Fronting Onto Broughton Road	II	75 m
Municipal Buildings	II	78 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Bede and attached Presbytery including attached walls and detached wall to south	II	85 m
1, Beach Road	II	143 m
3 and 3a, Beach Road	II	148 m
5, Beach Road	II	150 m
11, Beach Road	II	173 m
17, Beach Road	II	185 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House listed?

Yes. Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277273, first listed on 1 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Railings and Statue of Britannia in Front of Britannia Public House?

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.