Grade II listed · County Durham

2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle

2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 7 December 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 81% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1159039
Date first listed7 December 1987
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.73396, -1.65583 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1159039

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on 2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle, 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 2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle

NameGradeDistance
Brancepeth CastleI59 m
Bastion 30 Metres South of Brancepeth CastleII86 m
Brancepeth BridgeII103 m
Brancepeth BridgeII106 m
Castle LodgeII149 m
Entrance Screen to North East of Castle LodgeII164 m
Gate Piers, Gates, Overthrow and Stile 25 Metres North West of Church of St BrandonII185 m
Johnson Headstone 10 Metres South of Church of St BrandonII200 m
Brancepeth War MemorialII201 m
1, the VillageII210 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle listed?
Yes. 2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1159039, first listed on 7 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 2 Bastions and Terrace Wall 25 Metres West of Brancepeth Castle?
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.