Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James

Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1319893
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97102, -1.66152 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1319893

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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 Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	II	29 m
Drinking Fountain East of Church of St James	II	54 m
Lodge to Victoria School for the Blind	II	531 m
Royal Victoria School for the Blind	II	543 m
Temple of Antenociticus	I	582 m
Pendower Teacher'S Centre	II	688 m
Gate Piers to the Mitre Public House	II	688 m
Former Lodge to Benwell Towers	II	699 m
The Mitre Public House	II	711 m
Wellburn House	II	713 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1319893, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grainger Tomb About 15 Metres West of Church of St James?

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