Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville

Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 30 September 1985. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 54% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1189889
Date first listed30 September 1985
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location53.98616, -1.30572 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1189889

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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 Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville

NameGradeDistance
Statue of Apollo in Garden to South of Old Thornville, LeftII13 m
Statue of Diana in Garden to South of Old Thornville, RightII16 m
Ha-Ha to South of Old ThornvilleII20 m
Old ThornvilleII*21 m
Gate Piers on North Side of Old ThornvilleII36 m
Horbatt HouseII730 m
Manor House and Former SmithyII1.0 km
Cattal Bridge Carrying Tadcaster Road Over River NiddII1.1 km
Keepers CottageII1.1 km
Kirk Hammerton HallII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville listed?
Yes. Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189889, first listed on 30 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sundial and Pedestal in Garden to South of Old Thornville?
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.