Grade II listed · York

Lychgate to Church of St Stephen

Lychgate to Church of St Stephen is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate to Church of St Stephen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256235
Date first listed	24 June 1983
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95531, -1.12799 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256235

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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 Lychgate to Church of St Stephen

Name	Grade	Distance
The Hill Hotel	II	15 m
62, York Road	II	32 m
5, the Green	II	59 m
Milestone at Ngr Se 5739 5139	II	65 m
27, Front Street	II	82 m
Acomb House and Railings and Gates Attached to Front	II*	84 m
The Lodge	II	95 m
Church of St Stephen	II	95 m
Gate Piers to Number 23 (Acomb House)	II	97 m
War Memorial	II	111 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate to Church of St Stephen listed?

Yes. Lychgate to Church of St Stephen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256235, first listed on 24 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate to Church of St Stephen?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.