Grade I listed · Stockton-on-Tees

Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket

Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket is a Grade I listed building in Stockton-on-Tees, first listed on 16 November 1967. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 468 listed buildings in Stockton-on-Tees; 23% of Stockton-on-Tees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1329821
Date first listed	16 November 1967
Local planning authority	Stockton-on-Tees
Location	54.62251, -1.38543 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1329821

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stockton-on-Tees will require for your works on Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket

Name	Grade	Distance
Roman Temple to North West of Wynyard Hall	II	1.8 km
Greek Temple to North West of Wynyard Hall	II	1.9 km
Church of St James	II	2.0 km
The Vane Arms Public House	II	2.0 km
The Hamilton Russell Arms	II	2.1 km
Wynyard Hall	II*	2.3 km
Lion Bridge to East of Wynyard Hall	II*	2.4 km
Golden Gates, Gate Piers, Screen Railings and Lodges to Wynyard Park	II	2.5 km
Wellington Obelisk to South East of Wynyard Hall	II*	2.5 km
Church Of St John The Divine	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket listed?

Yes. Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1329821, first listed on 16 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruins of a Church of St Thomas a Becket?

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