Grade II* listed · Darlington

Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory

Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory is a Grade II* listed building in Darlington, first listed on 23 September 1992. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 94% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1335834
Date first listed	23 September 1992
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.51725, -1.51162 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1335834

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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 Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory

Name	Grade	Distance
The Cummins Engine Factory Including Chimney	II*	98 m
Kerbstones Surrounding Pool in Front of Cummins Engine Factory	II*	182 m
152 and 154, Yarm Road	II	1.6 km
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	2.2 km
Red Barns	II	2.3 km
Bank Top Railway Station (Main Building)	II*	2.3 km
The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway	II	2.3 km
42 and 44, Haughton Green	II	2.3 km
(Bewick) Outbuilding to South West of No 76	II	2.3 km
38 and 40, Haughton Green	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory listed?

Yes. Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1335834, first listed on 23 September 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Security Fence at Cummins Engine Factory?

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.