Grade II* listed · County Durham

2 and 4, Market Place

2 and 4, Market Place 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
FieldValue
Name2 and 4, Market Place
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1217861
Date first listed22 February 1973
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.54221, -1.92400 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1217861

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on 2 and 4, Market Place, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2 and 4, Market Place listed?
Yes. 2 and 4, Market Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1217861, 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 2 and 4, Market Place?
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.