Grade II listed · Sunderland

Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House

Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House 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	Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1293161
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90576, -1.45310 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1293161

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House, 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 Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House

Name	Grade	Distance
Hylton House and Attached Garden Wall	II	12 m
The Terrace and Attached Garden Wall	II	20 m
The Shipwrights Public House	II	163 m
Church of St Mary	II	200 m
War Memorial opposite Railway Terrace	II	263 m
Low Barmston Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Hylton Castle	I	2.0 km
Hylton Chapel	I	2.0 km
Central Chapel Bishopwearmouth Cemetery	II	2.2 km
North Entrance Including Gates, Piers and Railings to Bishopwearmouth Cemetery	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House listed?

Yes. Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293161, 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 Retaining Walls Fronting Number 41 (The Terrace) and Number 42 Hylton House?

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.