Grade II listed · County Durham

Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate

Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate 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	Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277435
Date first listed	5 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.74766, -2.00641 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277435

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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 Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Wall with Gates, Piers and War Memorial	II	8 m
Iley Tomb Circa 28 Metres South of Church of St Thomas	II	15 m
Market Cross	II	19 m
Walton Tomb About 10 Metres South of Church of St Thomas on East Side of Path	II	21 m
Earle and Collingwoods Tombs About 3 Metres South of Church of St Thomas	II	26 m
Outbuildings to North of Phoenix Inn	II	27 m
Phoenix Inn	II	29 m
Church of St Thomas	II*	44 m
Premises Formerly Occupied by J and G Archibald Limited	II	45 m
Castle Wall Including Market Lodge, Gateway and Bus Shelter	II	58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate listed?

Yes. Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277435, 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 Old Market Cross in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of Gate?

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.