Grade II* listed · County Durham

Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School

Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 22 February 1973. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 28% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1201331
Date first listed	22 February 1973
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54153, -1.91040 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201331

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School

Name	Grade	Distance
Barnard Castle School	II	73 m
Boundary Wall to Bowes Museum North, East and South Boundary Wall to Bowes Museum with North Piers and Gates	II	150 m
Bowling Club Pavilion Approximately 70 Metres to East of Bowes Museum	II	227 m
War memorial to south east of Bowes Museum	II	298 m
Terrace Walls and Steps, and Heraldic Beasts, to South of Bowes Museum	I	330 m
Bowes Museum with Steps and Railings Attached	I	336 m
Basin to South of Bowes Museum	II	346 m
Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum	II*	363 m
Spring Lodge Cottage	II	389 m
Barn and Attached Wall at Spring Lodge	II	407 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School listed?

Yes. Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1201331, first listed on 22 February 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chapel immediately east of Barnard Castle School?

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.