Grade II listed · County Durham

Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John

Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 77% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1322780
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.62996, -1.86106 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322780

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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 Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John Evangelist	II	37 m
Bridge Over Grewburn Beck	II	1.1 km
Parish Boundary Stone C.100 Metres East of Lead Mill House, on South Side of Road	II	1.1 km
Lead Mill House North of Steel Gill	II	1.2 km
Smelt Mill Chimney	II	1.3 km
Butterknowle War Memorial	II	1.5 km
Boundary Stone Circa 400 Metres West of Windy Nook	II	1.6 km
Edge Hotel	II	1.6 km
Boundary Stone	II	1.8 km
Boundary Stone on South Side of Junction with Crane Row Lane	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322780, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Smith Tomb of Circa 100 Metres West of Church of St John?

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.