Grade II listed · County Durham

Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane

Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 10 March 1988. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 84% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1160415
Date first listed	10 March 1988
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.78133, -1.58540 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1160415

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane, 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 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 Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
The Grey Tower	II	35 m
Obelisk	II	42 m
Lych Gate West of Church of St. Cuthbert	II	113 m
Church of St Cuthbert	II	121 m
The Battery in Wharton Park	II	270 m
Durham Railway Station West Range and Canopy	II	278 m
Durham Railway Station Front Range	II	340 m
Fram Well Head	II	342 m
Premises Occupied by Messrs. J.and M. Luke at Junction of Sutton Street	II	368 m
Railway Viaduct and Drinking Fountain Attached	II*	444 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane listed?

Yes. Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1160415, first listed on 10 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary Stone About 40 Metres North of Junction with Obelisk Lane?

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.