Old Grammar School
On the list as Old Grammar School (University Music Department)
About Old Grammar School
Old Grammar School, listed as Old Grammar School (University Music Department), is one of 24 Grade II* listed buildings in Durham and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 125 buildings in Durham to be listed, on 6 May 1952. It stands in the Durham City conservation area, designated in 1968. Within 400 metres are 35 more Grade I buildings and 206 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1160796↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Durham · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Old Grammar SchoolStart here
- 2
Durham CathedralGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 3
16 and 16A, The CollegeGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 4
8, The CollegeGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 5
Wall to West of No.13Grade I · 0.1 mi on
27 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* public buildings near Durham
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Old Grammar School
Is Old Grammar School listed?
Yes. Old Grammar School (University Music Department) is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1160796), first listed on 6 May 1952.
Can you visit Old Grammar School?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Is Old Grammar School in a conservation area?
Yes, the Durham City conservation area, designated in 1968.
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Sources: Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Historic England conservation areas (supplied by local planning authorities; October 2026). All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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