Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

The Knowle

The Knowle is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 10 April 1986. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 60% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Knowle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1167874
Date first listed	10 April 1986
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.79292, -0.96603 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167874

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on The Knowle, 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 The Knowle

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor House	II	91 m
South Duffield Hall	II	137 m
Corner House Farm	II	138 m
Windmill at Mill House	II	350 m
Dyon House	II	1.1 km
Holmes House	II*	1.7 km
Yeoman'S Farm	II	2.0 km
Wood Hall	II	2.3 km
The Villa	II	2.5 km
Crayker House	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Knowle listed?

Yes. The Knowle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167874, first listed on 10 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Knowle?

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.