Grade II listed · County Durham

Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race

Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 77% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121565
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.65688, -1.86075 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121565

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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 Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race

Name	Grade	Distance
Podge Hole Mill House and Storage Building	II	12 m
Barn and Attached Loosebox to West of Podgehole Mill	II	64 m
Boundary Stone on South Side of Junction with Crane Row Lane	II	1.2 km
Bedburn Hall and Attached Wall and Outbuilding	II	2.5 km
The Grove Bridge Over Spurlswood Beck	II	2.5 km
Cottage Circa 10 Metres North East of Bedburn Hall	II	2.6 km
High Bank Farmhouse	II	2.6 km
Mill House	II	2.7 km
Hoppyland Lodge	II	2.8 km
Old Hall	II	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race listed?

Yes. Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121565, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Podge Hole Bridge and Wall with Tail Race?

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.