Grade II listed · York

Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens

Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 31 January 1973. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 41% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257125
Date first listed	31 January 1973
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.96111, -1.09054 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257125

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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 Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bay Horse	II	77 m
St Marys Abbey Remains Hospitium and Watergate	II*	78 m
St Marys Cottage	II	111 m
The Garth	II	114 m
Almery Garth and Little Garth	II	127 m
St Marys Lodge and Attached Railings, Gates and Gate Piers	I	127 m
York City War Memorial in the War Memorial Garden	II*	147 m
Ettys Tomb Approximately 25 Metres South East of St Olaves Church	II	158 m
St Olaves House	II	164 m
Wall, Railings and Lamp Standards Approximately 3 Metres North of St Olaves Church	II	165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens listed?

Yes. Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257125, first listed on 31 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens?

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.