Grade II* listed · York

Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House)

Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House) is a Grade II* listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRailings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1259339
Date first listed24 June 1983
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95685, -1.08039 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259339

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House)

NameGradeDistance
Castlegate House and Attached RailingsI20 m
Fairfax HouseI23 m
Numer 20 and Wall Attached to South West CornerII32 m
29, CastlegateII37 m
The York StoryI39 m
18, CastlegateII40 m
31, CastlegateII46 m
Friargate HouseII49 m
19 and 21, Clifford StreetII69 m
9 and 11, CastlegateII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House) listed?
Yes. Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1259339, 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 Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House)?
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.