Spofforth Castle, Ruins
Spofforth Castle, Ruins is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 22 February 1985. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 49% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Spofforth Castle, Ruins |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1149976 |
| Date first listed | 22 February 1985 |
| Local planning authority | North Yorkshire |
| Location | 53.95476, -1.45249 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1149976 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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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 Spofforth Castle, Ruins
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House | II | 136 m |
| 47, 49, 51 and 53, Castle Street | II | 154 m |
| Brookroyd Cottage | II | 192 m |
| Milepost Against North Corner of Castle Farmhouse | II | 340 m |
| Castle Farmhouse | II | 344 m |
| The Old Rectory | II | 355 m |
| 26 and 28, High Street | II | 366 m |
| Mounting Block | II | 386 m |
| Church of All Saints | II* | 436 m |
| John Metcalf Memorial Approximately 15 Metres from East End of North Aisle of Church of All Saints | II | 456 m |