Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge

Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 5 February 1952. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 1% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1149914
Date first listed	5 February 1952
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.99958, -1.45079 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1149914

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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 Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Grimbald Bridge Over River Nidd	II	135 m
The Abbey	II	619 m
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag	I	1.0 km
Fort Montague with Attached Wall to West	II	1.1 km
Rose Cottage, to Rear of No 5	II	1.1 km
27, York Place	II	1.1 km
Fysche Hall	II	1.1 km
41, 43 and 45, Windsor Lane and 16 and 18, Iles Lane	II	1.2 km
2, ILES LANE (See details for further address information)	II	1.2 km
Windsor House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge listed?

Yes. Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1149914, first listed on 5 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Saint Roberts Cave, Also Called Saint Roberts Chapel, Approximately 120 Metres South West of Grimbald Bridge?

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.