Grade II listed · Northumberland

High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings

High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 23 August 1985. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 35% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1302957
Date first listed	23 August 1985
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	54.88442, -2.32853 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1302957

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Blackett Bridge Over the River West Allen	II	1.1 km
Hill View and North Cottages	II	1.4 km
The Manor House	II	1.4 km
Wall Railings and Gate Piers to the South of the Manor House	II	1.5 km
Ninebanks Tower, Adjacent to the South End of Ninebanks Post Office	II*	1.5 km
Bog Head Cottage and Adjacent Farmbuildings	II	1.8 km
Limekiln in Disused Quarry, 170 Metres South of Keenley Thorn Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Whitfield Old Toll House	II	1.9 km
Hollingreen Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Ouston House	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings listed?

Yes. High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1302957, first listed on 23 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to High House Methodist Chapel and Area Railings?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Northumberland, 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.