Grade II listed · County Durham

Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings

Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 17 January 1989. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 92% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1282738
Date first listed	17 January 1989
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54445, -1.92553 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282738

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings, 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 Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
42 and 42a, Horse Market	II	33 m
40, Horse Market	II	39 m
38, Horse Market	II	45 m
34 and 36, Horse Market	II	54 m
Post Office Post Office and Brampton House	II	59 m
33, 35 and 37, Horse Market	II	61 m
1 and 3, Galgate	II	64 m
32, Horse Market	II	65 m
31, 31a and 31b, Horse Market	II	70 m
6, 6a and 6b, Galgate	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1282738, first listed on 17 January 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Trinity Methodist Church and Sunday School Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday School and Attached Railings?

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.