Grade II listed · County Durham

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 16 May 2016. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 98% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1431010
Date first listed	16 May 2016
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.71353, -1.69759 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1431010

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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 Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas

Name	Grade	Distance
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross	II	1.1 km
Fallowfield	II	1.1 km
Willington Hall and Attached Outbuilding	II	1.3 km
Church of St Stephen	II	1.4 km
Helmington Row and Sunnybrow War Memorial	II	1.6 km
Gate Piers, Gates, Walls and Railings in Front of Former Schools	II	1.7 km
Former Schools	II	1.7 km
Stonechester Farmhouse and Cowhouse Adjoining	II	1.9 km
Barn and Gin Gang to South of Stonecheser Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Newfield Farmhouse	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1431010, first listed on 16 May 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Thomas?

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.