Grade II* listed · York

37 and 38, Shambles

37 and 38, Shambles is a Grade II* listed building in York, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 1% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name37 and 38, Shambles
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1256643
Date first listed14 June 1954
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95934, -1.08019 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1256643

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on 37 and 38, Shambles, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 37 and 38, Shambles listed?
Yes. 37 and 38, Shambles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1256643, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 37 and 38, Shambles?
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.