Grade II listed · County Durham

Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam

Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam 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	Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279148
Date first listed	5 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.81416, -2.06608 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279148

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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 Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam

Name	Grade	Distance
Chimney of Engine House at Sikehead Lead Mine	II	430 m
Outbuilding South of Ramshaw House	II	1.1 km
Ramshaw House and Attached Outbuildings	II	1.1 km
Boundary Stone About 100 Metres East of Road to Stanhope, on Parish Boundary	II	1.1 km
Mill Cottage and House Adjoining at Jamieson'S Mill	II	1.1 km
Chimney, Building Abutting and Larger Building Presser Pumping Station	II	1.2 km
Townfield Cottages	II	1.9 km
Walls in Front of Townfield Cottages	II	1.9 km
Walls Around Former Schoolyard, and Letter Box	II	1.9 km
School House	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam listed?

Yes. Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279148, 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 Smelt Mill Flue Chimney About 50 Metres East of Spikehead Dam?

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.