Grade II listed · York

Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace

Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 68% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1132489
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.92299, -1.09174 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1132489

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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 Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall and archway adjoining Bishopthorpe Palace to right	II	27 m
Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel	I	30 m
Ruined Church of St Andrew	II	87 m
Gatehouse and Walls Adjoining to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	116 m
The Chantry	II	120 m
Stables, Wall and Gate-Piers to the Whitehouse	II	120 m
The Stables to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	143 m
The Whitehouse	II	149 m
The Cottage	II	169 m
Brewsters Cottage and Brewhouse	II	173 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace listed?

Yes. Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1132489, first listed on 12 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.