Grade I listed · Northumberland

Featherstone Castle

Featherstone Castle is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 10 June 1952. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 4% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFeatherstone Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1370307
Date first listed10 June 1952
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location54.94219, -2.51076 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1370307

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Featherstone Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Featherstone Castle

NameGradeDistance
Two outbuildings, including a recessed beehive, and linking wall near north range of Featherstone CastleII55 m
Garden walls surrounding Featherstone Castle, with gatehouse, gateways, bastions, beebole and mausoleumII85 m
Low Burnfoot and Adjoining BarnII503 m
Horse Close and Attached BarnII559 m
Wallace War Memorial Approximately 100 Metres South of Maidenway HouseII855 m
Featherstone BridgeII*960 m
Bridge End House and Yard WallsII971 m
Bridge, 350 Metres South-West of High Burnfoot FarmII1.0 km
Ivy Cottage, Bethany and The CottageII1.5 km
Lambley Farmhouse and Adjacent OutbuildingsII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Featherstone Castle listed?
Yes. Featherstone Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1370307, first listed on 10 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Featherstone Castle?
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.