Grade II listed · County Durham

Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall

Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 7 December 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 81% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1120765
Date first listed	7 December 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.73043, -1.61261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120765

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 Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
The Flat to North of Holywell Hall	II	11 m
The Stables 15 Metres North of Holywell Hall	II	21 m
Holywell Hall and the West Wing	II*	21 m
Holywell Cottage Adjoining the Stabes	II	22 m
Gazebo and Garden Wall Adjoining the West Wing, Holywell Hall	II	27 m
Holywell House	II	200 m
Tudhoe Lodge	II	1.1 km
East Park Farmhouse with Outbuildings to Rear	II	1.3 km
Sunderland Bridge	I	1.5 km
Bank House Farmhouse	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1120765, first listed on 7 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Garden Wall to East of Holywell Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from County Durham, 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.