Grade II listed · York

York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary

York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1259306
Date first listed	24 June 1983
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.94984, -1.07281 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1259306

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary

Name	Grade	Distance
York Cemetery Lodge	II	60 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 13092 Leadbetter Monument	II	83 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 13302 Knowlson Monument	II	95 m
Fulford Conservative Club	II	101 m
York Cemetery Chapel	II*	126 m
The Lodge	II	168 m
The Lighthorseman Hotel	II	182 m
1-12, New Walk Terrace	II	210 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 1977 Terry Monument	II	216 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 11847 Gray Monument	II	226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary listed?

Yes. York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259306, 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 York Cemetery Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and Terminal Piers on West Boundary?

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.