Grade II listed · Gateshead

Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers

Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers is a Grade II listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 218 Grade II entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 17% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1277773
Date first listed23 January 1973
Local planning authorityGateshead
Location54.94345, -1.60298 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1277773

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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 Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers

NameGradeDistance
Aviaries to North East of Saltwell TowersII25 m
South Shelter in Saltwell ParkII100 m
Saltwell TowersII107 m
Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell TowersII118 m
Statue of Alderman John LucasII155 m
Boer War MemorialII179 m
Belvedere Walls, Turrets and Staircases to West and South of Saltwell TowersII196 m
Heathfield HouseII218 m
Walls, Gate Piers and Arches to Main Entrance of Heathfield House and Stable Entrance to NorthII248 m
Salte Well to South of Entrance Gates to Saltwell ParkII272 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers listed?
Yes. Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277773, first listed on 23 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Stable Block to North East of Saltwell Towers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gateshead, 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.