Grade II listed · Sunderland

Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery

Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery 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
FieldValue
NameEntrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1217820
Date first listed17 October 1994
Local planning authoritySunderland
Location54.88319, -1.36507 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1217820

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery, 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 Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
South Lodge of Sunderland CemeteryII32 m
North Lodge of Sunderland CemeteryII60 m
Fountain 5 Metres South East of Sunderland Cemetery North ChapelII93 m
South Chapel of Sunderland CemeteryII113 m
Church of St AidanII114 m
North Chapel of Sunderland CemeteryII135 m
Ryhope Grange Farmhouse Including Barn Adjacent to WestII297 m
Gas Holder at Nz 4080 5544 to East of East End of Corporation RoadII986 m
Church of St PaulII1.4 km
The Chestnuts the WildernessII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery listed?
Yes. Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217820, 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 Entrance Gates, Piers and Front Railings to Sunderland Cemetery?
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.