Grade II listed · York

Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps

Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 1 July 1968. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 27% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256602
Date first listed	1 July 1968
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95416, -1.08133 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256602

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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 Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps

Name	Grade	Distance
Bonding Warehouse and Attached Walls, Railings and Gate Piers	II	71 m
9, Tower Place	II*	106 m
1, Bishopgate Street	II	117 m
Numbers 2-8 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Railings, Gates and Gate Posts	II	125 m
City Walls Attached to Tower Place	I	128 m
Postern House	II	136 m
Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Gates and Railings	II	136 m
13 and 14, Tower Street	II	146 m
51, Skeldergate	II	151 m
11 and 12, Tower Street	II	156 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps listed?

Yes. Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256602, first listed on 1 July 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Skeldergate Bridge and Attached Tollhouse, Abutment Walls and Steps?

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.