Founded in the 7th Century, Hartlepool is a seaside town that has buildings dating back to the 12th Century.
From churches and sea defences to farms and homes, Hartlepool is steeped in rich history.
This list is not exhaustive.
This list is not exhaustive.
![The north facing wall of Green Terrace formed part of the original Medieval cottage, with extensions made in the 1600s. Excavations took place in the 1980s which found pottery dating back to the 14th Century.](https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNhODhkN2ExLWQ1YzYtNDNjMy1hMzBiLTQwNDYzZTdiYjBjZDo1YjUwOGNkNy1lZDFkLTRmNWQtYThkNi02MWJiZGFlMzQzNDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Green Terrace, Seaton Carew
The north facing wall of Green Terrace formed part of the original Medieval cottage, with extensions made in the 1600s. Excavations took place in the 1980s which found pottery dating back to the 14th Century. Photo: Frank Reid
![St Peters Church is a grade II* building that dates back to the 12th Century.](https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFhM2VjN2Q3LWM5ODYtNDA0ZS05MGFlLTA1MmYyMzk0OWZlMjo4MjFkODYyOC1hMTVkLTQ1ZjQtODhhZC0yMmZlNzhmNDY4NWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. St Peters Church, Elwick Village
St Peters Church is a grade II* building that dates back to the 12th Century. Photo: Frank Reid
![This property dates back to the mid to late 18th Century and is now home to a training centre.](https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk4Y2U0ZTBkLTg1NmMtNDRhNS04ZGUwLWQ4ZTFiMGI4NTVjNzo0NTMxZGVhNS00MWE1LTQzMjItYWQxYS0wMzY2ZWVkNWRjYjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Home Farm Barns and Stables, Hart Village
This property dates back to the mid to late 18th Century and is now home to a training centre. Photo: Frank Reid
![The Duke of Cleveland is a Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 17th Century. It has served as the first Duke of Cleveland's summer home, a Conservative Club and a home to Duke William from 1766 to 1842.](https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNkYzM3N2EzLTUyOGUtNDIwYy04MDhjLWQyNWRjNmRlNjJmMDozYjNkM2RkZi05ZGU0LTQ1NTAtYjVjZi00M2JkODlmYjBkMTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. The Duke of Cleveland, The Headland
The Duke of Cleveland is a Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 17th Century. It has served as the first Duke of Cleveland's summer home, a Conservative Club and a home to Duke William from 1766 to 1842. Photo: Frank Reid