Grade II listed · County Durham

Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul

Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 19 September 2016. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 99% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1431018
Date first listed19 September 2016
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.72138, -1.33401 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1431018

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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 St Peter and St Paul

NameGradeDistance
Hutton HouseII21 m
Castle Eden InnII1.3 km
Milepost, 10 Metres North of RestalrigII1.5 km
Sheraton Hall and Sheraton Hall CottageII1.8 km
13, the VillageII1.8 km
14, the VillageII1.8 km
The CottageII2.0 km
Churchyard Gates, 35 Metres West of Church of St JamesII2.0 km
The LodgeII2.0 km
Reclining Effigy Against West Tower of Church of St JamesII2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1431018, first listed on 19 September 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 St Peter and St Paul?
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.