Aykley Heads
Aykley Heads is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 30 April 1971. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 23% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Aykley Heads |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1322874 |
| Date first listed | 30 April 1971 |
| Local planning authority | County Durham |
| Location | 54.78881, -1.58918 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1322874 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Aykley Heads, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Aykley Heads
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Piers and Walls North-West of Durham County Council Offices | II | 125 m |
| Dryburn House (Dryburn Hospital Doctors' Residence) | II | 183 m |
| County Police Communication Tower | II | 400 m |
| Low Dryburn Farmhouse | II | 444 m |
| Gateway and Railings at Entrance to Western Lodge | II | 502 m |
| Western Lodge and Grey Lodge | II | 529 m |
| Lych Gate West of Church of St. Cuthbert | II | 754 m |
| Church of St Cuthbert | II | 760 m |
| Marquis of Granby Public House | II | 784 m |
| Obelisk | II | 849 m |