Grade I listed · York

City Walls Attached to Tower Place

City Walls Attached to Tower Place is a Grade I listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 71 Grade I entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCity Walls Attached to Tower Place
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1259260
Date first listed24 June 1983
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95530, -1.08101 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259260

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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 City Walls Attached to Tower Place

NameGradeDistance
Postern HouseII8 m
13 and 14, Tower StreetII21 m
Numbers 2-8 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Railings, Gates and Gate PostsII27 m
11 and 12, Tower StreetII28 m
Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Gates and RailingsII40 m
9, Tower PlaceII*40 m
8, 9, 10, 10a and B, Tower StreetII52 m
6 and 7, Tower StreetII60 m
Numbers 1-7 (Consecutive) and Gates and Railings Attached to Numbers 2-6II66 m
Friars Terrace Numbers 1, 2 and 3 and Attached Gates and RailingsII68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is City Walls Attached to Tower Place listed?
Yes. City Walls Attached to Tower Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1259260, 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 City Walls Attached to Tower Place?
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.