Grade II listed · York

Ruined Church of St Andrew

Ruined Church of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 68% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruined Church of St Andrew
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1166742
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.92230, -1.09110 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1166742

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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 Ruined Church of St Andrew

Name	Grade	Distance
The Chantry	II	61 m
Wall and archway adjoining Bishopthorpe Palace to right	II	81 m
Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace	II	87 m
Stables, Wall and Gate-Piers to the Whitehouse	II	107 m
Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel	I	114 m
The Whitehouse	II	148 m
Gatehouse and Walls Adjoining to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	163 m
The Cottage	II	172 m
Chestnut Cottage	II	189 m
Priory Corner	II	202 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruined Church of St Andrew listed?

Yes. Ruined Church of St Andrew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1166742, first listed on 12 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruined Church of St Andrew?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.