Grade II listed · Sunderland

Roman Catholic Church of St Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls

Roman Catholic Church of St Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 19 September 2016. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 98% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1431019
Date first listed19 September 2016
Local planning authoritySunderland
Location54.87378, -1.39691 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1431019

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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 Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls

NameGradeDistance
Silksworth and Tunstall War MemorialII429 m
Tunstall Hope LodgeII869 m
Tunstall LodgeII1.1 km
Silkworth HallII1.3 km
Lamp Standard, Dwarf Piers and Chains in Front of Doxford HouseII1.4 km
Garden Walls and Piers to East of Doxford HouseII1.4 km
Garden Wall to East of Silksworth CottageII1.4 km
Doxford House with conservatoryII*1.4 km
Silksworth CottageII1.4 km
Pigeon Cree at Storefield Belonging to Mr M SurteesII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1431019, 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 Leonard with attached presbytery and stone walls?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sunderland, 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.