Grade II* listed · Sunderland

Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates

Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates is a Grade II* listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 17 October 1994. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 69% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1279916
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.89968, -1.38478 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279916

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
1-15 Grange Crescent (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails	II	52 m
Forecourt and Side Railings to St George'S House	II	111 m
St George'S House with Attached Steps, Railings and Yard Walls	II	128 m
1-9 the Esplanade (Terrace) with Steps and Handrails	II	160 m
Wearside Masonic Temple with Attached Walls and Gates	II	175 m
Douro Terrace Including Douro House (No. 7) with Steps and Railings	II	189 m
Park Road Methodist Church with School, Walls and Gates Attached	II	233 m
West Park United Reformed Church	II	243 m
Numbers 1-6 (Consecutive) Including Coach House to Number 6	II	256 m
Bede Tower	II	280 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates listed?

Yes. Church of St George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1279916, first listed on 17 October 1994. 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 George with Trininty and St James with Hall, Walls and Gates?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sunderland, 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.