Grade II listed · County Durham

Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw

Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 9 January 2014. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 97% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1407274
Date first listed9 January 2014
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.78842, -1.66288 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1407274

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw, 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 Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw

NameGradeDistance
Former Junior Seminary at St Cuthbert's College, UshawII68 m
Chapel of St Joseph at St Cuthbert's College, UshawII68 m
Former Junior Seminary Chapel of St Aloysius at St. Cuthbert's College, UshawII*85 m
Complex of Chapels at the College of St Cuthbert, UshawI95 m
Main Buildings at St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw, Quadrangle, Museum, Infirmary, Class Rooms and Service RangesII113 m
Library with stairII*180 m
Windmill North West of College of St CuthbertII254 m
Bounds Wall with Ball Courts at St Cuthbert's College, UshawII*299 m
Turnip chute circa 10 metres north of Ushaw Home Farm main blockII341 m
Ushaw Home Farm Former Carpenters Shop South West of FarmII346 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw listed?
Yes. Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1407274, first listed on 9 January 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cemetery of St Cuthbert's College, Ushaw?
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.