Grade II listed · Darlington

Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse

Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 16 July 1986. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 56% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1322971
Date first listed	16 July 1986
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.54110, -1.69524 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322971

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse, 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 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 Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
White Cross Farmhouse	II	13 m
White Cross Cottage	II	35 m
Farmbuildings to Rear of White Cross Farmhouse	II	46 m
Front Range of Farmbuildings and Gin Gang to West of Piercebridge Grange Farmhouse	II	788 m
Piercebridge Grange Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall, Railings and Gate	II	788 m
2, the Green	II	1.2 km
Ivy House	II	1.3 km
29, the Green	II	1.3 km
Wall, Gate Piers, Overthrow and Lantern to West of Church of St Mary	II	1.3 km
28, the Green	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322971, first listed on 16 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Railings in Front of White Cross Farmhouse?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.