Grade II listed · County Durham

Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse

Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 23 May 1994. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 92% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196450
Date first listed	23 May 1994
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.67266, -1.65677 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196450

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse, 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 Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone on Castle Drive at Nz 222 310	II	123 m
Well Head in Auckland Castle Park	II	133 m
Railway accommodation bridge BIF/11 at NZ 225 310	II	313 m
Footbridge over Coundon Burn at NZ 2193 3075	II	329 m
Railway accommodation bridge at NZ 225 311	II	341 m
Railway accommodation bridge BIF/9 in Auckland Castle Park	II	476 m
Railway Accommodation Bridge at Nz 225 313	II	528 m
Stables and Barn to East of Lodge Farmhouse with Walls Attached	II	642 m
Lodge Farmhouse	II	646 m
Ice House in Auckland Castle Park	II	661 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196450, first listed on 23 May 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cistern at Nz 2221 5390, 800 Metres West of Park Head Farmhouse?

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.