Grade I listed · North Yorkshire

Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet

Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet is a Grade I listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 11 June 1986. It is one of 275 Grade I entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 63% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1173904
Date first listed	11 June 1986
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.11549, -1.57332 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173904

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue and Pedestal on West Side of the Canal, North End (The Wrestlers on West Side of Canal)	II	22 m
Half Moon Pond	II*	43 m
Statue on West Side of North Crescent Pond	II	52 m
Moon and Crescent Ponds	II*	72 m
Tunnel Approximately 20 Metres West of the Octagon, with Flanking Wall Attached to South	II	75 m
The Octagon Tower	II*	88 m
Mr Aislabie'S Kitchen Approximately 10 Metres South-East of the Octagon Tower	II	99 m
Statue of Neptune and Pedestal in Centre of Moon Pond	II	130 m
Weir at North End of the Canal, with Piers, Fishing Pavilions and Balustrade	II*	138 m
Stewards House, Now National Trust Restaurant and Shop	II	143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet listed?

Yes. Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1173904, first listed on 11 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Canal Approximately 500 Metres Long, with the Drum Falls and Weir Inlet?

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.