Grade II* listed · County Durham

Windlestone Hall

Windlestone Hall is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 9 January 1968. 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.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWindlestone Hall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1160327
Date first listed9 January 1968
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.65251, -1.59297 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1160327

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Windlestone Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Windlestone Hall

NameGradeDistance
Curved Garden Wall to West of Windlestone HallII38 m
Terrace Wall to East and South of Windlestone Hall, with Piers and StepsII42 m
Stables, Now School Laundry, to North-West of Windlestone HallII56 m
Garden Wall to South-West of Windlestone Hall, with Gate and GatewayII78 m
Clock Tower North of Windlestone HallII*79 m
Stables to north of Windlestone Hall, now classrooms to Windlestone Hall SchoolII89 m
Yew CottageII106 m
Garden Wall to West of Windlestone Hall SchoolII114 m
Outbuildings to North of Yew CottageII118 m
Wall and Piers to West of Yew CottageII130 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Windlestone Hall listed?
Yes. Windlestone Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1160327, first listed on 9 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Windlestone Hall?
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.