Grade II listed · County Durham

Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall

Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 23 February 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 52% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1158900
Date first listed23 February 1987
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.86838, -1.51366 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1158900

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall, 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 Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall

NameGradeDistance
4 Stone Urns, 50 Metres West of Biddick HallII93 m
Fountain, 160 Metres West of Biddick HallII93 m
Detached Pair of Gates, 45 Metres South-West of Biddick HallII115 m
Garden Wall and Gates, West of Biddick HallII118 m
Garden Wall, Gates and 2 Statues, South-West of Biddick HallII128 m
Marble Bench Against West Front of Biddick HallII142 m
Piers, Wall, Gate and Railings South of Biddick HallII144 m
Pair of Vases at Ends of Terrace on West Front of Biddick HallII144 m
Statue of Mercury 100 Metres North-West of Biddick HallII145 m
Biddick HallI154 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall listed?
Yes. Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1158900, first listed on 23 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dovecote, 150 Metres South-West of Biddick Hall?
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.