Grade I listed · York

Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster

Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster is a Grade I listed building in York, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 71 Grade I entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 1% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1257222
Date first listed14 June 1954
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96221, -1.08208 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257222

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster

NameGradeDistance
Minster Song School (Part)II65 m
12, Minster YardII66 m
Column Approximately 4 Metres North East of Number 9II66 m
Church of St Michael le BelfreyI68 m
3-9, MINSTER GATES (See details for further address information)II68 m
10, Minster GatesII*69 m
1, MINSTER GATES (See details for further address information)II*77 m
40, LOW PETERGATE (See details for further address information)II77 m
Railings and Gates Attached to North East Corner of York MinsterII77 m
Minster Song School (Part)II78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster listed?
Yes. Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1257222, 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 Cathedral Church of St Peter, York Minster?
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.