Bondgate Tower
On the list as The Hotspur Gateway or Bondgate Tower
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Bondgate Tower
Bondgate Tower, listed as The Hotspur Gateway or Bondgate Tower, is one of 5 Grade I listed buildings in Alnwick and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 21 buildings in Alnwick to be listed, on 20 February 1952. It stands in the Alnwick conservation area, designated in 1971, and over a scheduled monument, Bondgate Tower. Within 400 metres are 3 more Grade I buildings and 177 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1041513↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 15 minutes
Alnwick · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Bondgate TowerStart here
- 2
Bondgate HallGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 3
Church of St PaulGrade II* · 0.2 mi on - 4
The Old Post OfficeGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 5
27, Fenkle StreetGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
30 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Show the other 12
Grade I houses near Alnwick
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Bondgate Tower
Is Bondgate Tower listed?
Yes. The Hotspur Gateway or Bondgate Tower is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1041513), first listed on 20 February 1952.
Can you visit Bondgate Tower?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Bondgate Tower in a conservation area?
Yes, the Alnwick conservation area, designated in 1971.
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