Grade II listed · County Durham

Blackhall War Memorial

Blackhall War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 15 April 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	Blackhall War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1433641
Date first listed	15 April 2016
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.75028, -1.29608 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1433641

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Blackhall War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel	II	616 m
Garden Wall, 60 Metres South of Hardwick Hall Hotel	II	714 m
Cotsford Grange Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Farmbuildings, 15 Metres North of Cotsford Grange Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.8 km
Hesleden Hall with Wall and Gate Piers Attached to Left	II	2.5 km
The Castle	II*	2.8 km
Gate Towers and Walls on West Side of Stable Yard, 15m North of the Castle	II	2.8 km
Coach House and Loose Boxes, 10 Metres North of the Cottage	II	2.8 km
Lodge, Glasshouse and Wall, 25 Metres West of the Castle	II	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackhall War Memorial listed?

Yes. Blackhall War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1433641, first listed on 15 April 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Blackhall War Memorial?

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.