Grade II* listed · County Durham

Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm

Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 65% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1299431
Date first listed	24 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.78958, -1.69503 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299431

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm, 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 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 Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Circa 17 Metres North West of Gate Piers to Esh Hall	II	23 m
Church of St Michael	II	135 m
Farm Building North West of Esh Hall	II	141 m
Wall and Piers North East of Esh Hall	II	151 m
Esh Hall	II	168 m
Esh Glebe House	II	396 m
Church of St Michael	II	725 m
Eshe Laude War Memorial	II	733 m
Stables Loft and Carriage Shed to Church of St Michael	II	746 m
Guidepost at Junction with Greenland Road	II	916 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm listed?

Yes. Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1299431, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers at Entrance to Yard of Esh Hall Farm?

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.