Grade II listed · Gateshead

Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard

Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 5 August 1981. It is one of 218 Grade II entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 23% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277794
Date first listed	5 August 1981
Local planning authority	Gateshead
Location	54.96685, -1.60438 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277794

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 Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	33 m
Mausoleum to East of Church of St Mary	II	58 m
Public Convenience at South End of Approach Span to New Tyne Bridge	II	102 m
The Central Public House	II	156 m
Railway Bridge of Former York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway	II	173 m
36 AND 38, HALF MOON LANE (See details for further address information)	II	208 m
Swing Bridge Over River Tyne	II*	215 m
Coal Drops	II	227 m
Municipal Buildings	II	249 m
Borough Engineering Services Department (I)	II	254 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard listed?

Yes. Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277794, first listed on 5 August 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls, Gates and Railings Around St Mary'S Churchyard?

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.