Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps

Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1150014
Date first listed	22 February 1985
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.92028, -1.64471 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1150014

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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 Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps

Name	Grade	Distance
The Cottage	II	164 m
Milepost	II	238 m
Almshouses	II	240 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Near St Oswald'S Church	II	255 m
Stocks Approximately 5 Metres North of East Gate to Church	II	286 m
Mounting Block Approximately 5 Metres South of East Gate to Church	II	292 m
Stand-Pipe, Approximately 30 Metres South of Almshouses	II	294 m
Church of St Oswald	I	299 m
Ye Widgeons Roost, Church Fold	II	335 m
Fishpool Farm	II	396 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps listed?

Yes. Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1150014, first listed on 22 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Methodist Church and Retaining Wall with Gate and Steps?

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.