Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station

North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 7 July 1989. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 91% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNorth York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1148745
Date first listed7 July 1989
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.40089, -0.71232 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1148745

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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 North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station

NameGradeDistance
North York Moors Railway Goathland StationII15 m
North York Moors Railway Lime and Coal Cells Attached to Southern End of Goathland StationII33 m
North York Moors Railway Footbridge linking platforms at Goathland StationII52 m
North York Moors Railway Goods Shed at Goathland StationII52 m
North York Moors Railway Workshop and Water Tank at Goathland StationII125 m
Brereton LodgeII448 m
The Old Ticket OfficeII483 m
Brereton Cottage Brereton HouseII*511 m
Brereton CornerII532 m
Goathland War MemorialII534 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station listed?
Yes. North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1148745, first listed on 7 July 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to North York Moors Railway Water Column at Goathland Station?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.