Grade II listed · County Durham

Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary

Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 4 July 1985. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 37% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1159659
Date first listed	4 July 1985
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54510, -1.73896 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1159659

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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 Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Headstone to Thomas Williamson, 5 Metres South of Church of St. Mary	II	8 m
Church of St Mary	I	15 m
Gainford War Memorial	II	25 m
27 and 28, Low Green	II	38 m
Column,35 Metres East of Edleston House	II	86 m
Labarnum Cottage	II	108 m
Village Cross	II	133 m
Mayfield House	II	150 m
Gazebo, 30 Metres South-East of No. 7 Gainford House	II	155 m
8 and 9, High Green	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary listed?

Yes. Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the Church of St. Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1159659, first listed on 4 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb to Sir William Pudsey, 1 Metre South of the 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.