Grade II listed · Darlington

Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground

Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground 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
FieldValue
NameWalls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1161282
Date first listed6 September 1977
Local planning authorityDarlington
Location54.52413, -1.55953 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1161282

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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 Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground

NameGradeDistance
Roman Catholic Church of St AugustineII31 m
The PresbyteryII41 m
2-5, Friends' School YardII60 m
26, Coniscliffe RoadII71 m
Forecourt Wall to No 36II83 m
38 and 40, Coniscliffe RoadII90 m
No 21 (Including Wrought Iron Hand and Area Railings)II99 m
Friends Meeting House, DarlingtonII*100 m
Lloyd'S BankII101 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Friends Meeting HouseII112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground listed?
Yes. Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1161282, 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 Walls of the Friends Meeting House Around South West Corner of Quaker Burial Ground?
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.