Grade II* listed · County Durham

Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum

Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 29 September 1954. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 10% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1201332
Date first listed	29 September 1954
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54089, -1.91593 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201332

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum

Name	Grade	Distance
Spring Lodge Cottage	II	27 m
Barn and Attached Wall at Spring Lodge	II	44 m
Hayloft and Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres East of Spring Lodge with Sheds, Kennels and Wall	II	52 m
Stables and Coach House Approximately 10 Metres East of Spring Lodge with Walls and Outhouse	II	63 m
War memorial to south east of Bowes Museum	II	67 m
Basin to South of Bowes Museum	II	70 m
Terrace Walls and Steps, and Heraldic Beasts, to South of Bowes Museum	I	91 m
Spring Lodge with Attached Yard Wall	II	99 m
War memorial to south west of Bowes Museum	II	101 m
Bowes Museum with Steps and Railings Attached	I	136 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum listed?

Yes. Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1201332, first listed on 29 September 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes Museum?

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.