Grade II* listed · York

North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial

North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in York, first listed on 10 September 1970. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 33% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNorth Eastern Railway Company War Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1256553
Date first listed10 September 1970
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95867, -1.08979 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1256553

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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 North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Old Station and Former Station HotelII*47 m
Leeman StatueII56 m
Former North Eastern Railway Company Offices and Area Railings AttachedII*64 m
Main Gates and Wicket Gates to North Eastern Railway Company OfficesII94 m
Gates, Gate Piers and Railings to Old Station ForecourtII102 m
Gates and Gate Piers to War Memorial GardenII108 m
43, Tanner RowII113 m
15, 16 and 17, Rougier StreetII119 m
Number 37 and Attached RailingsII122 m
39, Tanner RowII125 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial listed?
Yes. North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1256553, first listed on 10 September 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to North Eastern Railway Company War Memorial?
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.