Grade II listed · York

Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church

Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 14 March 1986. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 70% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1148528
Date first listed	14 March 1986
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.94732, -1.04424 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1148528

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Heslington Anglican and Methodist Church	II	24 m
Village School	II	147 m
Old School House	II	152 m
Railings, Gates and Piers to Heslington Hall Approximately 30 Metres to North of House	II	194 m
5, Main Street	II	199 m
Balustrade Approximately 2 Metres to North of Heslington Hall	II	232 m
Tolley House	II	252 m
Heslington Hall	II*	254 m
Derwent College, University of York	II	260 m
15 and 16, Main Street	II	290 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church listed?

Yes. Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1148528, first listed on 14 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Font, Approximately 2 1/2 Metres to North of Chancel of Heslington Church?

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.