Grade II listed · County Durham

Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence

Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 14 January 1988. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 83% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1159747
Date first listed	14 January 1988
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.78600, -1.49087 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1159747

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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 Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence

Name	Grade	Distance
Scorer Tomb Circa 22 Metres South West of Church of St Laurence	II	20 m
Hallgarth War Memorial	II	40 m
Church of St Laurence	I	40 m
Gate Piers and Gates at Entrance of Churchyard of St. Laurence	II	59 m
Hallgarth Manor Hotel	II	179 m
Guide Post in Front of No 19	II	1.2 km
Sherburn Hill War Memorial	II	1.5 km
Church of St Mary	II	1.7 km
Road Bridge Over Broomside Cutting	II	1.8 km
Boundary Stone Circa 200 Metres East of Horseshoe Wood	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence listed?

Yes. Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1159747, first listed on 14 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fenwick Tomb Circa 18 Metres West of Church of St Laurence?

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.