Grade I listed · York

Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower

Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower 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
NameBootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1259293
Date first listed14 June 1954
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96429, -1.08262 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259293

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

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Waggon and Horses Public HouseII81 m
The DeaneryII85 m
Old Palace, YorkI93 m
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower listed?
Yes. Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1259293, 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 Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods Tower?
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.