Grade I listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Watton Abbey

Watton Abbey is a Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 12 February 1952. It is one of 104 Grade I entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 6% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Watton Abbey
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1161550
Date first listed	12 February 1952
Local planning authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Location	53.93421, -0.44261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1161550

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Riding of Yorkshire will require for your works on Watton Abbey, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Watton Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuildings to Watton Abbey	II*	110 m
Church of St Mary	I	161 m
Beswick Hall	II*	2.1 km
Town End Farm and Outbuildings to Right and Left	II	2.4 km
Station House	II	2.5 km
Sunnyside	II	2.5 km
14 (A), Station Road	II	2.5 km
War Memorial on Cranswick Green	II	2.5 km
Holding Sheds,now Known As Cranswick Garage	II	2.5 km
Church of All Saints	II*	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Watton Abbey listed?

Yes. Watton Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1161550, first listed on 12 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Watton Abbey?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Riding of 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.