Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop

Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 6 September 2000. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 91% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389277
Date first listed6 September 2000
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.96669, -1.61489 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389277

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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 Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop

NameGradeDistance
Stephenson'S Works - Erecting Shops Etc. J T Dove, Showroom, Nos 2-14II32 m
Former Coppersmiths' shop and warehouses with offices attachedII48 m
Number 20 and Building to Rear (Number 18 Now Demolished)II*55 m
Hawthorne Works Now J T Dove Ltd (Building Materials)II62 m
Bonded WarehousesII83 m
Town Wall North of the Close and Breakneck StairsI112 m
Town WallI135 m
Water Tower South of Central StationII192 m
Former Goods Station WarehouseII220 m
Central Railway Station; passenger buildings and train shed with platformsI241 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop listed?
Yes. Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389277, first listed on 6 September 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Robert Stephenson and Company Fitting Shop?
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.