Grade II listed · County Durham

Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge

Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 30 September 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 68% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1159196
Date first listed	30 September 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.67113, -1.77210 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1159196

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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 Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
North Lodge to Witton Castle	II	16 m
Witton Bridge	II*	34 m
Pigeon-Cote C.200 Metres North-West of Witton Castle	II	470 m
Holly House	II	531 m
Belfry House	II	545 m
Post Office	II	567 m
14 and 15, Post Office Street	II	575 m
Cross About 3 Metres South of Church of St Philip and St James	II	582 m
Church of St Philip and St James	II	590 m
Terrace Wall North of Witton Castle Main Range	II	595 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge listed?

Yes. Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1159196, first listed on 30 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Piers and Gates at Witton Castle North Entrance, with Wall to Bridge?

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.