Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House

Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 52% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1167091
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.89856, -1.29556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167091

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Schoolhouse	II	54 m
The Dower House	II	60 m
Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South of the Old Schoolhouse (Qv)	II	69 m
The Rectory	II	84 m
Wall and Railings Adjoining the Rectory	II	96 m
Groom'S House	II	134 m
Coach-House and Stables	II	155 m
Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres to South of Newton-Kyme Hall	II	156 m
Newton-Kyme Hall	II*	157 m
Icehouse Approximately 8 Metres North-East of Newton-Kyme Hall	II	186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House listed?

Yes. Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167091, 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 Wall, Gate and Railings to Fold Yard to the Dower House?

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.