Grade II listed · Sunderland

Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West

Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279922
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.87212, -1.44651 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279922

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West, 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 Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West

Name	Grade	Distance
Ivy House	II	472 m
Greystones	II	489 m
Pillbox at Nz 34875 52938	II	779 m
Pillbox at Nz 3517552073	II	1.2 km
Gate Piers and Gates North of Stonygate Pumping Station	II	1.3 km
Piers, Walls and Steps to North of Pumping Station	II	1.4 km
Engine House to East of Pumping Station	II	1.4 km
Church of St Aidan	II	1.4 km
Pumping Station and Attached Outbuildings	II	1.4 km
Silksworth Cottage	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West listed?

Yes. Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279922, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Middle Herrington Farmhouse and Outbuildings Attached to West?

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.