Grade II listed · Northumberland

Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor

Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 1 September 1988. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 89% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1303611
Date first listed	1 September 1988
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.35319, -1.60959 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1303611

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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 Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor

Name	Grade	Distance
Birling Manor	II	16 m
Coach House Range to West of Birling Manor	II	21 m
Cemetery Chapel	II	391 m
Warkworth Bridge	II	396 m
Pill Box at Nu 250063	II	418 m
Garden Walls to Rear of Bridge End House	II	424 m
Bridge Head Tower	II	436 m
Bridge End House	II	451 m
Forecourt Wall, Railings and Gates to Bridge End House	II*	458 m
10, 11 and 12, Bridge Street	II	479 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor listed?

Yes. Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1303611, first listed on 1 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hen House and Attached Structures to North West of Birling Manor?

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.