Grade II listed · Darlington

Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse

Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 7% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121179
Date first listed	6 June 1952
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.55744, -1.57292 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121179

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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 Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Little Whessoe occupation bridge	II	782 m
Wall to North of Number 279	II	1.6 km
Honey Pot House	II	1.6 km
Cart Shed with Loose Box and Pigsty 5 Metres North of High Beaumont Hill Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Stable 30 Metres North of High Beaumont Hill Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Cemetery chapels and porte-cochere	II	1.9 km
Railway accommodation bridge 60m south of Dene Beck	II	1.9 km
Rise Carr County Primary School	II	2.0 km
Dene Beck Culvert	II	2.0 km
Cemetery commemorative column	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121179, first listed on 6 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse?

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