Grade II listed · York

12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street

12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street 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	12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256734
Date first listed	24 June 1983
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95977, -1.08165 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256734

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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 12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Church Street	II	7 m
The Three Cranes Public House	II	7 m
2, Church Street	II	12 m
13 and 14 St Sampson'S Square and 2 Silver Street	II	17 m
15, St Sampsons Square	II	21 m
The Roman Bath Public House	II*	24 m
22, Parliament Street	II	25 m
23 and 24, Parliament Street	II	27 m
St Sampsons	II	31 m
7, St Sampsons Square	II*	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street listed?

Yes. 12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256734, 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 12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street?

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.