Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate

Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 12 December 1985. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 56% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1149863
Date first listed12 December 1985
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.00832, -1.47031 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1149863

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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 Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate

NameGradeDistance
Former Boatshed and Dye House Attached to North Side of No 19II23 m
Nidd View CottageII26 m
33,35,37, KirkgateII29 m
Richmond HouseII30 m
Nos 49 and 51 with Garden Wall to RearII49 m
Ye Olde CottageII57 m
Signal Box at Knaresborough StationII66 m
22, Finkle StreetII67 m
25, KirkgateII70 m
Nos 53 and 55 with Forecourt RailingsII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate listed?
Yes. Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1149863, first listed on 12 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gallon Steps with 2 Lamp Posts and Walls, Linking Waterside and Kirkgate?
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.