Grade II listed · York

40 and 42, Marygate

40 and 42, Marygate is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 19 August 1971. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 33% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	40 and 42, Marygate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257378
Date first listed	19 August 1971
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.96266, -1.08909 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257378

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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 40 and 42, Marygate

Name	Grade	Distance
36 and 38, Marygate	II	10 m
Number 29 and Walls Attached to South West	II*	14 m
44 and 46, Marygate	II	15 m
32 and 34, Marygate	II	20 m
30, Marygate	II	28 m
Wall, Railings and Lamp Standards Approximately 3 Metres North of St Olaves Church	II	32 m
28, Marygate	II	35 m
St Olaves House	II	36 m
Church of St Olave	I	37 m
Gazebo Approximately 20 Metres South East of Number 6 (Number 6 Not Included)	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 and 42, Marygate listed?

Yes. 40 and 42, Marygate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257378, first listed on 19 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 40 and 42, Marygate?

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.