Grade II* listed · County Durham

Church of St Michael and All Angels

Church of St Michael and All Angels is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 9 January 1968. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 22% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael and All Angels
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1322826
Date first listed	9 January 1968
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.67534, -1.49290 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322826

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Church of St Michael and All Angels, 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 Church of St Michael and All Angels

Name	Grade	Distance
Brabant Tomb Circa 3 Metres South of Church of St Michael	II	19 m
Gainforth Tomb Circa 9 Metres South of Church of St Michael	II	21 m
Dunn Tomb Circa 8 Metres South of Door of Church of St Michael	II	22 m
Bishop Middleham War Memorial	II	22 m
Burrall Tomb Circa 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	27 m
Wall to West of the Hall, with Steps, Piers and Gates	II	31 m
Watson Tomb Circa 18 Metres South of Church of St Michael	II	32 m
Wall Opposite Wall of Hall Garden	II	48 m
The Hall	II	56 m
Dun Cow Public House and 2 Mounting Blocks at Front at Rear	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael and All Angels listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael and All Angels is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1322826, first listed on 9 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Michael and All Angels?

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.