Grade I listed · County Durham

Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls

Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls is a Grade I listed building in County Durham, first listed on 21 April 1952. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 4% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAuckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1196445
Date first listed21 April 1952
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.66632, -1.67248 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1196445

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls

NameGradeDistance
Six Pillars 3 Metres East of West Wall of Auckland CastleII19 m
24 and 25, Market PlaceII29 m
Wall in Front of Number 27 Market PlaceII34 m
23, Market PlaceII35 m
22, Market PlaceII41 m
The ElmsII41 m
29, Market PlaceII50 m
Potting Shed and Garages West of Auckland CastleII52 m
48, Market PlaceII59 m
The AlmshousesII59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls listed?
Yes. Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1196445, first listed on 21 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West Walls?
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.