Grade II listed · Darlington

South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard

South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 6 September 1977. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 24% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1160823
Date first listed	6 September 1977
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.52477, -1.55149 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1160823

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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 South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Cuthbert	I	43 m
Museum	II	73 m
Rear Boundary Wall (Part) of Nag'S Head Hotel (Approximately 10 Yards in Length) Rear Boundary Wall Part of Nag'S Head Hotel	II	105 m
Wall	II	123 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Wall to West of St Cuthbert'S Churchyard	II	132 m
Church of St Hilda	II	132 m
The Boot and Shoe Public House	II	136 m
Gold Case Travel Agency	II	155 m
Gift Shop and Market Tavern	II	159 m
Doric House	II	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard listed?

Yes. South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1160823, first listed on 6 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.