Grade II* listed · Gateshead

Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761)

Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761) is a Grade II* listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 18 November 1985. It is one of 20 Grade II* entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 49% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1355119
Date first listed	18 November 1985
Local planning authority	Gateshead
Location	54.95553, -1.69161 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355119

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761)

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Bridge End Cottage	II	55 m
Axwell Park Dower House	II*	241 m
'Derwent Walk Express' and supporting bridge abutment and approach spans	II	291 m
War Memorial	II	417 m
Retaining Wall, Balustrade, Piers and Steps to Terrace South of Axwell Park	II	800 m
Axwell Park and Steps and Balustrades to South	II*	801 m
Bridge 280 Metres South of Axwell Park	II	924 m
Dovecot at Axwell Park House Farm	II	933 m
War Memorial about 7 metres north of mortuary chapels	II	1.2 km
Memorial to Thomas Ramsay About 42 Metres South of Mortuary Chapels in Blaydon Cemetery	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761) listed?

Yes. Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1355119, first listed on 18 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761)?

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.