Grade II listed · County Durham

23, Horse Market

23, Horse Market is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 24 February 1950. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 0% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	23, Horse Market
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210139
Date first listed	24 February 1950
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54419, -1.92416 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210139

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on 23, Horse Market, 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 23, Horse Market

Name	Grade	Distance
25, Horse Market	II	8 m
21, Horse Market	II	10 m
27, Horse Market	II	16 m
19, Horse Market	II	17 m
29, Horse Market	II	21 m
31, 31a and 31b, Horse Market	II	30 m
32, Horse Market	II	32 m
34 and 36, Horse Market	II	40 m
33, 35 and 37, Horse Market	II	43 m
12 and 14, Horse Market	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 23, Horse Market listed?

Yes. 23, Horse Market is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210139, first listed on 24 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 23, Horse Market?

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.