Grade II listed · County Durham

Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen

Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 23 May 1994. 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	Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1292304
Date first listed	23 May 1994
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.63570, -1.70922 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1292304

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 Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Group of Table Tombs 3 Metres to East of Church of St Helen	II	19 m
Wall and Gates Around Yard to Church of St Helen	II	21 m
Church of St Helen	I	33 m
Vanbrugh House	II	71 m
St Helen Hall	I	78 m
St Helen'S Auckland Junior School and Attached Walls and Railings	II	124 m
Wheatsheaf Public House	II	259 m
East Oakley House	II	577 m
33-34, East Green	II	659 m
1, Station Road	II	746 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen listed?

Yes. Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1292304, first listed on 23 May 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headstone to Thomas Corbett 20 Metres East of Church of St Helen?

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.