Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Memorial to Dr William Rea

Memorial to Dr William Rea is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 19 September 2007. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 97% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial to Dr William Rea
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392258
Date first listed	19 September 2007
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.98345, -1.60010 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392258

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Memorial to Dr William Rea

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Tm Richardson About 20 Metres South West of Jesmond Cemetery Gateway	II	17 m
Tomb of Joseph Wilson About 35 Metres South West of Jesmond Cemetery Gateway	II	21 m
Entrance Archway, Pair of Chapel Lodges, Walls and Gates to Jesmond Cemetery	II*	62 m
Tomb of a Reed About 100 Metres South West of Jesmond Cemetery Gates	II	63 m
Tomb of Keenleyside Family About 80 Metres South of Jesmond Cemetery Gates	II	74 m
South Lodge, Gateway, Walls and Gates to Jesmond Cemetery	II*	92 m
Tomb of John Dobson About 175 Metres South of Jesmond Cemetery Gates	II	122 m
Former Boiler House, Sandyford Brewery	II	151 m
Fairless Harrison Tomb About 100 Metres East of Jesmond Cemetery Gateway	II	163 m
United Automobile Services Ltd Bus Depot	II	164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to Dr William Rea listed?

Yes. Memorial to Dr William Rea is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392258, first listed on 19 September 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial to Dr William Rea?

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.