Grade II listed · County Durham

Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall

Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 14 February 1985. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 36% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232022
Date first listed	14 February 1985
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.78218, -1.40685 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232022

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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 Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Haswell War Memorial	II	799 m
War Memorial	II	2.4 km
Ludworth War Memorial	II	2.6 km
Jackson'S Mill 150 Metres North of Weetwood House	II	2.8 km
Seaton Holme	I	3.1 km
Farmhouse and Adjacent Barn 15 Metres to North of Seaton Holme	II*	3.1 km
Elemore Grange Barn	II	3.2 km
Building Adjoining the South West Corner of Elemore Grange Barn	II	3.2 km
Church of St Mary	I	3.2 km
Walls, 10 Metres East of Barn to North of Seaton Holme	II	3.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall listed?

Yes. Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232022, first listed on 14 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pigeon Cote 40 Metres North East of Pesspool Hall?

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.