Grade II listed · County Durham

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 5 June 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 54% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1233307
Date first listed	5 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.73184, -1.88353 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233307

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, 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 Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
School South East of Church of St Thomas	II	24 m
Rivendell	II	78 m
Coach House to Demesne Hall	II	130 m
8, Meadhope Street	II	132 m
Outbuildings North of Demesne Hall	II	165 m
Demesne Hall	II	177 m
The Surgery and Mounting Block	II	210 m
Former School Attached to Former Chapel	II	217 m
Black Bull Public House	II	220 m
Wall Enclosing Yard of Church of St Mary and St Stephen	II	223 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?

Yes. Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1233307, first listed on 5 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?

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.