Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Church of St Helen

Church of St Helen is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 17 November 1966. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 17% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Helen
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1167966
Date first listed	17 November 1966
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.88056, -1.04611 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167966

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Church of St Helen, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
The Parsonage Country House Hotel	II	141 m
Jubilee Fountain	II	258 m
Gates and Railings Approximately Forty Five Metres to North of House	II	703 m
Piers and Gate Approximately Twenty Metres to North of House	II	738 m
Former Coach House and Stables Adjoining Escrick Park to Rear Right	II*	878 m
Urn in Courtyard of Escrick Park	II	911 m
Escrick Park	II*	927 m
Sundial Approximately Three Metres to West of Escrick Park	II	942 m
Pair of Garden Urns Approximately Fifteen Metres to South West of Escrick Park	II	961 m
Garden Urn Approximately Six Metres to South of Escrick Park	II	962 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Helen listed?

Yes. Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1167966, first listed on 17 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Helen?

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.