Grade II listed · County Durham

Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site

Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site 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	Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1278196
Date first listed	5 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.74655, -2.00586 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1278196

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Rectory, Now Parish Hall, Flats and Private House	II	25 m
Wall of Former Rectory Garden, Now Stanhope Caravan Site	II	26 m
County Library Branch	II	48 m
Bishop Butler'S House	II	50 m
Number 1 and Houses Adjoining in Butts Head, the Butts	II	57 m
The Pack Horse Inn	II	74 m
Numbers 1-4 Consecutive and Stables Attached	II	77 m
The Rectory	II	78 m
Coach House North of the Rectory	II	81 m
Premises Occupied by Wh Busby and Market Cottage	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site listed?

Yes. Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1278196, 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 Wall of Former Rectory Garden and Retaining Wall to Stanhope Caravan Site?

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.