Grade II listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head

Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head is a Grade II listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 20 February 1986. It is one of 2,134 Grade II entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 51% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1084122
Date first listed20 February 1986
Local planning authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Location53.91507, -0.78460 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1084122

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Riding of Yorkshire will require for your works on Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head listed?
Yes. Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1084122, first listed on 20 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head?
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.