Grade II listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Folly in Fishpond Wood

Folly in Fishpond Wood is a Grade II listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 16 May 1988. It is one of 2,134 Grade II entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 92% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Folly in Fishpond Wood
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1161815
Date first listed	16 May 1988
Local planning authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Location	53.80476, -0.46429 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1161815

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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 Folly in Fishpond Wood

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Saint Michael	II*	1.7 km
44, Main Street	II	1.7 km
Church of All Hallows	II*	2.0 km
Outbuilding and Stables to North of Skidby Mill	II	2.2 km
Skidby Mill and attached mill buildings	II*	2.2 km
The Old Rectory	II	2.2 km
4, East End	II	2.3 km
18, West End	II	2.4 km
Middle Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
34 and 36	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Folly in Fishpond Wood listed?

Yes. Folly in Fishpond Wood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1161815, first listed on 16 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Folly in Fishpond Wood?

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.