Grade II listed · County Durham

Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James

Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 11 October 1985. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 40% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1120939
Date first listed	11 October 1985
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.73913, -1.33737 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120939

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates and Gate Piers, 5 Metres North of the Lodge	II	17 m
The Lodge	II	19 m
Reclining Effigy Against West Tower of Church of St James	II	34 m
Church of St James	II	46 m
The Cottage	II	94 m
Coach House and Loose Boxes, 10 Metres North of the Cottage	II	103 m
14, the Village	II	199 m
13, the Village	II	211 m
Lodge, Glasshouse and Wall, 25 Metres West of the Castle	II	339 m
The Castle	II*	352 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1120939, first listed on 11 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St James?

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.