Grade I listed · Northumberland

Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle)

Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle) is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 1 August 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
Field	Value
Name	Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1371223
Date first listed	1 August 1952
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.77337, -2.01105 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1371223

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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 Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle)

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall of Berwick Castle to North of the Ruins of Constable Tower	I	11 m
Railway Station	II	74 m
Berwick Castle (Fragments, Including Towers and Walls and Steps)	I	106 m
48, Tweed Street	II	107 m
Eagle House	II	110 m
The Free Trade Inn	II	146 m
Royal Border Bridge	I	148 m
War Memorial	II	166 m
12, Tweed Street	II	201 m
Former Church of St Mary	II	202 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle) listed?

Yes. Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick Castle) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1371223, first listed on 1 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Berwick Castle Ruins of the Constable Tower (Part of Berwick 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.