Grade II listed · Darlington

Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House

Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 16 July 1986. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 56% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121211
Date first listed	16 July 1986
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.59677, -1.61227 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121211

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House, 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 Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote and Outbuildings North West of Trafalgar House	II	30 m
Trafalgar House and Garden Wall Attached to North	II	65 m
Number 45 and Former Smithy	II	88 m
Gazebo and Walls to Rear of Number 43	II	102 m
The Old Hall	II	102 m
Wall and Gate Piers in Front of Number 43	II	103 m
Garden Screen Wall North East of Heighington Hall	II	123 m
Wall to East of Heighington Hall	II	128 m
Heighington Hall	II*	150 m
The Manor House	II	150 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House listed?

Yes. Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121211, first listed on 16 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls Gate Piers and Pigsty to West and North of Trafalgar House?

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.