Town Hall and Guildhall
Town Hall and Guildhall is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 19 February 1970. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 22% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Town Hall and Guildhall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1160184 |
| Date first listed | 19 February 1970 |
| Local planning authority | County Durham |
| Location | 54.77726, -1.57577 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1160184 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Town Hall and Guildhall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Town Hall and Guildhall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop with Art Gallery Over to North of Town Hall Entrance | II | 13 m |
| New Markets with Left Entrance and Rooms Above | II | 16 m |
| Market Tavern | II | 18 m |
| 25, Market Place | II | 30 m |
| Statue of Neptune in Market Place | II | 31 m |
| Statue of Third Marquess of Londonderry | II* | 36 m |
| 22 and 23, Market Place | II | 37 m |
| Church of St Nicholas | II | 39 m |
| 21, Market Place | II | 47 m |
| Barclays Bank | II | 51 m |