Grade II* listed · County Durham

Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings

Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 15% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1322760
Date first listed	12 January 1967
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.50968, -1.85650 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322760

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings, 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 Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone 30 Metres South East of Thorpe Grange Farmhouse	II	61 m
Thorpe Grange Farmhouse	II	87 m
Coach House Range to North of Thorpe Grange Farmhouse	II	98 m
Walls, Railings and Gatepiers to South of Thorpe Grange Farmhouse	II	109 m
Farmbuildings to West of Thorpe Grange Farmhouse	II	143 m
Gable End Rokeby House the Cottage	II	607 m
The Square Range of Farmbuildings to Rear of Number 5	II	825 m
The Square (Numbers 3 to 6 Consecutive) with Farmbuilding Range to Left of Number 6	II	835 m
The Square	II	878 m
Greta Bridge	II*	898 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings listed?

Yes. Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1322760, first listed on 12 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thorpe Farmhouse and Adjacent Outbuildings?

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.