Grade II listed · Sunderland

Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South

Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 17 October 1994. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 69% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207139
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.91976, -1.40218 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207139

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South, 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 Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial at East End	II	63 m
The Tramcar Inn	II	93 m
Walls, Gates and Railings to North South and East of Chutch of Holy Trinity	II	198 m
Boiler House Walls and Piers to South East of Church of Holy Trinity	II	221 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II	239 m
76-92, James Armitage Street	II	369 m
65-95, James Armitage Street	II	399 m
Church of St Columba	II	587 m
Websters Ropery	II	659 m
Lime Kilns on North Bank of River Wear at Nz 3895 5826	II	663 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South listed?

Yes. Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207139, first listed on 17 October 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thompson Memorial in Centre of Green, with Posts to North and South?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sunderland, 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.