Grade II listed · York

St Sampsons

St Sampsons is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 1% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Sampsons
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1259289
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95979, -1.08117 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1259289

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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 St Sampsons

Name	Grade	Distance
6, Patrick Pool	II*	22 m
2, Church Street	II	23 m
2, Patrick Pool	II	24 m
12-15, Newgate	II	27 m
1, Church Street	II	28 m
11, Newgate	II	29 m
13 and 14 St Sampson'S Square and 2 Silver Street	II	30 m
12 St Sampson'S Square and 1a Church Street	II	31 m
15-18, Church Street	II	33 m
The Three Cranes Public House	II	35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Sampsons listed?

Yes. St Sampsons is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259289, 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 St Sampsons?

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.