Grade II* listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School

Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School is a Grade II* listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 15 September 2009. It is one of 107 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
FieldValue
NameLychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1393440
Date first listed15 September 2009
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.97449, -1.57449 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1393440

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School

NameGradeDistance
No. 32, with Attached Fence, Walls and Steps to ChurchyardII*24 m
Church of St Michael with St LawrenceII57 m
18-22 with Attached Fences and Garages to the Rear 4,5 and 6 with Attached Fences 7-21, with Attached Community Centre to CornerII*62 m
1, 2 and 3, Grace StreetII*114 m
No. 1-17, with Kerbs to Front and Attached FencesII*122 m
1, 3 and 5 and Attached FencesII*132 m
1-11 with Kerbs to Front and Fences to RearII*143 m
No. 100, with Attached Fences to RearII*144 m
1-12, Felton House, with attached walls, fences and pergolas, 1-8 (including shop), Headlam House with attached walls, fences and pergolas, 1-43 Long Headlam, 1-81 Felton Walk with attached walls, fences and pergolas, St Lawrence RC Church, Spires Lane and attached church hall, Byker Crescent and 1-28 Byker Crescent with attached walls, fences and pergolasII*165 m
1-39 Mount Pleasant House and Attached Walls and FencesII*170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School listed?
Yes. Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1393440, first listed on 15 September 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School?
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.