Grade II listed · County Durham

Durham Prison Chapel

Durham Prison Chapel is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 10 March 1988. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 84% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Durham Prison Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121407
Date first listed	10 March 1988
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.77359, -1.56876 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121407

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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 Durham Prison Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Durham Prison C Wing	II	28 m
Crown Court	II*	44 m
Staff Locker Rooms to West of Crown Court	II	66 m
Governor'S House to East of Crown Court	II	74 m
20, Old Elvet	II	95 m
Durham Prison D and a Wings	II	95 m
Training Office	II	102 m
Forecourt Walls, Piers, Gates and Overthrow to Crown Court	II	106 m
Deputy Governor'S House	II	111 m
Church of St Cuthbert and Presbytery Attached	II	126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Durham Prison Chapel listed?

Yes. Durham Prison Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121407, first listed on 10 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Durham Prison Chapel?

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.