Grade II* listed · County Durham

Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm

Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 10 May 1967. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 21% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1159261
Date first listed	10 May 1967
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.74865, -1.57294 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1159261

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
Low Butterby Farmhouse and Barn Adjoining at South-East	II*	31 m
Two Farmbuildings, Flanking Drive to South East of Low Butterby Farmhouse	II	43 m
Walls Surrounding Paddock to East of Low Butterby Farmhouse	II	94 m
High Houghall Farmhouse	II	365 m
Barn to North of High Houghall Farmhouse	II	371 m
Barn to East of High Houghall Farmhouse and Shed Attached to North	II	387 m
Cottage North-West of Low Burn Hall Farmhouse	II	762 m
Croxdale Wood House	II	886 m
Barns of Houghall Farm	II	974 m
Farewell Hall West Farmhouse, Cottage and Farmbuildings Adjacent on North	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm listed?

Yes. Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1159261, first listed on 10 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Moat Walls, 2 Bridges Across Moat, Garden Wall and Gate Piers at Low Butterby Farm?

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.