Grade II* listed · York

Cromwell House

Cromwell House 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
NameCromwell House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1257048
Date first listed14 June 1954
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96272, -1.07950 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257048

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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 Cromwell House

NameGradeDistance
11, OgleforthII11 m
9, OgleforthII20 m
5 AND 7, OGLEFORTH (See details for further address information)II30 m
The Dutch HouseII*34 m
22 Goodramgate, buildings attached at rear and 8 OgleforthII36 m
5, CHAPTER HOUSE STREET (See details for further address information)II41 m
4-7, Monk Bar CourtII41 m
3, Monk Bar CourtII45 m
1, OGLEFORTH (See details for further address information)II46 m
1 and 2, Monk Bar CourtII47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cromwell House listed?
Yes. Cromwell House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1257048, 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 Cromwell House?
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.