Grade II listed · County Durham

Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads

Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 2,822 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	Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1299437
Date first listed	24 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.81925, -1.86303 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299437

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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 Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone About 200 Metres East of Rowley Cottage	II	1.4 km
Milestone Circa 50 Metres North of Junction with Eliza Lane	II	1.6 km
Bridge Over Waskerley Walk	II	1.8 km
Castleside War Memorial	II	1.8 km
Healeyfield Bridge	II	1.8 km
Hownes Gill Viaduct	II*	2.0 km
Farm Building	II	2.2 km
Fell Close Cottage	II	2.2 km
Accommodation Arch Under Former Railway for Road to Knitsley	II	2.4 km
Boundary Stone Circa 220 Metres West of Stuartfield Lodge	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads listed?

Yes. Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299437, 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 Milestone Circa 250 Mertres North of High Alder Heads?

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.