Grade II listed · County Durham

Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary

Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 28 October 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 72% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121694
Date first listed	28 October 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.50489, -1.88230 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121694

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary, 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 Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Hanby and Sutton Chest Tombs 10 Metres South West of Old Church of St. Mary	II	6 m
Churchyard Wall Around Old Church of St Mary	II	12 m
Ruins of Old Church of St Mary	II	17 m
Thwaites Headstones at North West Corner of Churchyard of Old Church of St Mary	II	33 m
Brignall Grange	II	431 m
Church of St Mary	II	480 m
Barn 20 Metres South of Church of St Mary	II	492 m
North and West Walls of Garden to West of Eastwood Hall	II	495 m
Farm Buildings to West of Eastwood Hall	II	518 m
Eastwood Hall	II	540 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121694, first listed on 28 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sutton Headstones Circa 15 Metres South West of Old Church of St Mary?

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.