Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools

Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools 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	Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355294
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97616, -1.68823 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355294

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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 Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Whickham View Schools	II	73 m
Piers and Gates East of Former Whickham View Schools	II	156 m
Scotswood War Memorial	II	504 m
Thorntree Farmhouse	II	748 m
Benwell Waterworks Chimney	II	795 m
Lodge to Benwell Waterworks	II	815 m
Roman Turret Opposite Number 800, Bishops House (Denton Hall) with Section of Hadrian'S Wall	I	910 m
Bishop'S House	I	1.0 km
Wellburn House	II	1.1 km
Former Lodge to Benwell Towers	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools listed?

Yes. Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355294, 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 Piers, Walls and Gates and Railings West of Former Whickham View Schools Piers, Walls and Gates West of Former Whickham View Schools?

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.