Grade II listed · Northumberland

Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68

Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68 is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 5 September 1985. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 39% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1370469
Date first listed	5 September 1985
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.06291, -2.08247 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1370469

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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 Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68

Name	Grade	Distance
Limekiln C100 Yards West of Colwell Village	II	1.2 km
The Manor House	II	1.3 km
Gateway, Lodges and Walls at Entrance to Swinburne Castle	II*	1.5 km
Orangery to East of Swinburne Castle	II	1.7 km
Stable Block to East of Swinburne Castle	II*	1.7 km
Carriage House and Groom'S Cottages to North-East of Swinburne Castle	II	1.7 km
Swinburne Castle and Attached Stable	II*	1.8 km
Tithe Barn	II	2.1 km
Fell House Farmhouse	II	2.6 km
Fell House Cottages	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68 listed?

Yes. Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1370469, first listed on 5 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Milestones C. 1/4 Mile West of A68?

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.