Grade II listed · County Durham

Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary

Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 30 September 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 68% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1338614
Date first listed	30 September 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.58068, -1.79916 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1338614

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary, 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 Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
53, Front Street	II	18 m
Gates Piers and Gates C.50 Metres South-West of Church of St. Mary	II	20 m
51, Front Street	II	23 m
Church of St Mary	I	25 m
47 and 49, Front Street	II	33 m
Former King'S Arms Inn	II	33 m
Church View	II	41 m
45, Front Street	II	42 m
The Royal Oak	II	53 m
39, Front Street	II	63 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary listed?

Yes. Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338614, first listed on 30 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Group of 4 Headstones Approximately 5 Metres West of Church of St. Mary?

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