Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding

The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 10 November 1953. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 4% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1149556
Date first listed	10 November 1953
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.20603, -0.62797 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1149556

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II	325 m
Bridge Farmhouse	II	359 m
Old Vicarage	II	377 m
Farmhouse Approximately 50 Metres South West of Derwent Farmhouse	II	538 m
Foulbridge Farmhouse and Attached Cottage	I	1.8 km
Milestone Approximately 60 Metres South-East of Ings Farm	II	1.9 km
Yew Tree Cottage and Ivy Cottage	II	2.6 km
Saint Mary's Mission Room, and railings attached to footbridge to front	II	2.7 km
Westwood Farmhouse	II*	2.7 km
Westwood Granary	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding listed?

Yes. The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1149556, first listed on 10 November 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Abbey and Attached Farmbuilding?

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.