Grade I listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Ruins of Wressle Castle

Ruins of Wressle Castle is a Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 16 December 1966. It is one of 104 Grade I entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 12% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRuins of Wressle Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1083170
Date first listed16 December 1966
Local planning authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Location53.77549, -0.92930 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1083170

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Riding of Yorkshire will require for your works on Ruins of Wressle Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of Wressle Castle listed?
Yes. Ruins of Wressle Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1083170, first listed on 16 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ruins of Wressle Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Riding of Yorkshire, 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.