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Historic Buildings and Monuments in Seaton Valley


Listed buildings and scheduled monuments in Seaton Valley, Northumberland, from the National Heritage List for England[1]. In the absence of a published 'local list', some other public buildings of interest may also be included. Use the Search (below) if looking for a specific building / monument.  Jump to Photos.

Primary source: the National Heritage List for England - NHLE is the register of nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments, protected wrecks, registered parks and gardens, and battlefields. The list is maintained by Historic England. Check NHLE for updates and new entries.
Secondary sources: British Listed Buildings and Keys to the Past.

Seaton Delaval Hall
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Seaton Delaval Hall
- Overview History & Architecture Map Street View Seaton Delaval Hall is an 'English Baroque' style country house located between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval in Northumberland. The Hall was designed …
The Octagon
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The Octagon
- Overview Map Street View The Tower House Gallery (also known as the 'Octagon') is located on Collywell Bay Road in Seaton Sluice. It was built in the early-to-mid 18th century …
Church of Our Lady
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Church of Our Lady
- Overview Map Street View The Church of Our Lady lies within the grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall, just off The Avenue which runs between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval. The …
Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
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Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
- Gloucester Lodge Battery, just south of Blyth, was a Second World War heavy anti-aircraft gun battery and radar site. It is one of only a handful of complete or near …
War Memorial
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War Memorial
- Overview Map Street View The war memorial for Seaton Sluice and Old Hartley is located on the Green by Collywell Bay Road in Seaton Sluice. It commemorates 23 local servicemen …
Watch House Museum
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Watch House Museum
- Overview Map Street View The Watch House on Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice was opened on 14th January 1880, built for the Seaton Sluice Volunteer Life-Saving Company which was founded …
Kings Arms
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Kings Arms
- The Kings Arms is a public house located by the harbour in Seaton Sluice. Originally, the King's Arms Hotel and coach-house was built in the 18th century. The coach-house was …
War Memorial, Seaton Delaval
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War Memorial, Seaton Delaval
- Overview Map Street View The war memorial in Seaton Delaval was unveiled on the 2nd of September 1922 by Mr. John Charlton, Headmaster of Schools in Seaton Delaval, dedicated by …
Church of the Holy Trinity, Seghill
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Church of the Holy Trinity, Seghill
- Overview Map Street View Holy Trinity Church is located off Mares Close, to the west of Seghill, and near Seaton Delaval. The church was built in 1849, designed by John …
Orangery
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Orangery
- Built in the early 18th century the organgery is located in the walled garden of Seaton Delaval Hall. It is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Icehouse
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Icehouse
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Obelisk, south-west of Delaval Hall
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Obelisk, south-west of Delaval Hall
- Overview Map Street View This stone obelisk was built in the 18th century as an eye-catcher to be seen from Seaton Delaval Hall. It is located just over ½ mile …
Statue of Samson Slaying a Philistine
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Statue of Samson Slaying a Philistine
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Mausoleum
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Mausoleum
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Church of St Mary, Holywell
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Church of St Mary, Holywell
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's Church in Holywell, Northumberland was built in 1885, by W.S. Hicks. The Church is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Delaval Arms
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Delaval Arms
- Overview Map Street View The Delaval Arms is a public house in Old Hartley, located off the main road between Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice. It was originally built as …
Gardens and Grounds
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Gardens and Grounds
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Roberts Battery
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Roberts Battery
- Robert's Battery at Old Hartley was a defensive site dating from the First World War. When a battleship which had been permanently based on the river Tyne was redeployed in …
Obelisk base, near Delaval Hall
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Obelisk base, near Delaval Hall
- The remains of an obelisk are located near Seaton Delaval Hall, on The Avenue, east of road to New Hartley. The obelisk reputedly marks the spot where Admiral George Delaval …
Holywell Manor House
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Holywell Manor House
Delcor Showroom and Head Office
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Delcor Showroom and Head Office
- The Delcor showroom and head office is located off Double Row in Seaton Delaval. It was built as a house in c.1830 by the mine owner of the nearby colliery. …
Stone Bridge, near Hartley West Farm
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Stone Bridge, near Hartley West Farm
- Mid 18th century stone bridge over Seaton Burn on the track to Hartley West Farm in Holywell Dene. The bridge is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for …
Primrose Cottage, Holywell Dene
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Primrose Cottage, Holywell Dene
- Overview Map Street View Primrose Cottage in Holywell Dene was built in the 17th century, alterations in the late 19th century. It was formerly one of the two cottages built …
Iron Turntable overlooking the Cut, Seaton Sluice
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Iron Turntable overlooking the Cut, Seaton Sluice
- Overview Map Street View There is an old cast iron turntable overlooking The Cut, and opposite the Kings Arms, at Seaton Sluice. The turntable dates from the 18th or early …
The Melton Constable
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The Melton Constable
- Overview Map Street View The Melton Constable is a pub in Seaton Sluice, on the north side of the Seaton Burn, overlooking Holywell Dene. It was built in c.1839 as the …
Waterford Arms
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Waterford Arms
Church of St Paul
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Church of St Paul
- Overview Map Street View St. Paul's Church in Seaton Sluice was and consecrated in 1961. The building was originally the Village Hall, built in 1903 to commemorate Dr John Ochiltree …
Seaton Sluice Harbour
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Seaton Sluice Harbour
- Overview Map Street View The harbour at Seaton Sluice was built by Sir Ralph Delaval in c.1660, to ship coal from the developing coal mines in the area. It extended …
Memorial Hall, New Hartley
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Memorial Hall, New Hartley
- Hartley Memorial Hall is a community centre located on St Michael's Avenue in New Hartley. It was built to commemorate local servicemen who lost their lives in the First World …
Memorial Clock Tower, New Hartley
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Memorial Clock Tower, New Hartley
- Overview Map Street View The memorial clock tower is at a prominent position at a road junction outside St Michael's Church in New Hartley. The clock tower was unveiled in …
St. Michael's Church, New Hartley
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St. Michael's Church, New Hartley
- Overview Map Street View The Church of St. Michael & All Angels in New Hartley opened for worship in December 1900.
Our Lady & St Joseph's RC Church, New Hartley
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Our Lady & St Joseph's RC Church, New Hartley
- "A recent Benedictine mission, founded from Blyth in 1895. Fr. Augustus Gregory Green, O.S.B., was appointed rector in 1902." (Kelly, Bernard W., 1907)
Blue Stone
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Blue Stone
- Overview Map Street View The Blue whinstone at Old Hartley, lies outside the Delaval Arms. The stone once marked the centre of the village of Hartley. It was possibly a Saxon …
Old Holywell Bridge
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Old Holywell Bridge
- Overview Map Street View This old bridge (now a footbridge) crosses Seaton Burn immediately west of the newer road bridge, south of Holywell.  The old bridge dates from the 17th …

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