Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne

The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 11 November 2016. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 99% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1439593
Date first listed	11 November 2016
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97228, -1.59509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1439593

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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 The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Ann	I	45 m
Sailors Bethel	II	254 m
Priory of St Dominic	II	267 m
Church of St Dominic	II	283 m
Gibson Street Baths	II	300 m
Drinking Fountain and Statue	II	322 m
Mill South of Former Flax Mill	II	356 m
Cluny Warehouse	II	374 m
Cooperative Wholesale Society Warehouse	II	378 m
Salvation Army Men's Palace	II	398 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne listed?

Yes. The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1439593, first listed on 11 November 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.