Grade II listed · County Durham

The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached

The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 12 December 1980. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 35% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1356659
Date first listed12 December 1980
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.90009, -1.77476 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1356659

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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 The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached

NameGradeDistance
Gates, Gate Piers, Dwarf Walls and Screen of Hamsterley HallII13 m
Pontburn BridgeII104 m
Pontburn ViaductII140 m
Mill HouseII245 m
Handley Cross BridgeII328 m
Cupola in Garden to East of Hamsterley HallII594 m
Gate Piers and Gate East of Hamsterley HallII608 m
Hamsterley Hall, with Wall and Outbuilding AdjoiningII*608 m
Pinnacle in Garden to East of Hamsterley HallII608 m
Balustrade, Gate Piers, Gate and Cistern to East of Hamsterley HallII613 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached listed?
Yes. The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356659, first listed on 12 December 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Lodge at Hamsterley Hall and Wall Attached?
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.