Grade II listed · Darlington

Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle

Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 4 June 1986. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 54% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1323000
Date first listed	4 June 1986
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.56485, -1.64257 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323000

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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 Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Walworth Castle	I	115 m
Barn to North of North Farm Farmhouse	II	176 m
The Lodge, Linking Walls and Gate Piers to West of Walworth Castle	II	189 m
Ice House to East of Quarry End	II	253 m
Threshing Barn and Gin Gang East of Walworth Grange Farmhouse	II	356 m
Parkside Farmhouse	II	428 m
Barn and Flanking Shelter Sheds to South of Parkside Farmhouse	II	434 m
Garden Wall and Gate Piers in Front of Parkside Farmhouse	II	448 m
Dovecote and Single Storey Range to South of Parkside Farmhouse	II	450 m
Haybarn and Attached Shed South of Parkside Farmhouse	II	471 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle listed?

Yes. Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1323000, first listed on 4 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Greenhouse North of Walworth Castle?

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.