Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43

Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43 is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 17 December 1971. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 19% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTown Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1355308
Date first listed17 December 1971
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.97354, -1.61918 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1355308

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43

NameGradeDistance
Church of St AndrewI72 m
Co-Operative StoresII81 m
Gunn Tomb About 10 Metres East of South Transept of Church of St AndrewII85 m
Town Wall to Rear of Numbers 1-25 OddI85 m
Gate Piers and Wall in Front of Church of St Andrew, and Pant AttachedII90 m
1-15, GallowgateII94 m
Andrews House Magnet HouseII109 m
Town Wall, with Morden, Heber and Ever TowersI134 m
Blackfriars East RangeI196 m
Blackfriars West RangeI196 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43 listed?
Yes. Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1355308, first listed on 17 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Town Wall South of Numbers 74-80 Town Wall to Rear of Number 43?
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.