Castle Museum the Debtors Prison
Castle Museum the Debtors Prison 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Castle Museum the Debtors Prison |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1259360 |
| Date first listed | 14 June 1954 |
| Local planning authority | York |
| Location | 53.95490, -1.07899 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1259360 |
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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 Castle Museum the Debtors Prison
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Court and Railings Attached to Front | I | 35 m |
| Curtain Wall | I | 41 m |
| Castle Museum, the Female Prison | I | 84 m |
| Castle Mills Lock | II | 113 m |
| Cliffords Tower | I | 122 m |
| 13 and 14, Tower Street | II | 133 m |
| Postern House | II | 139 m |
| City Walls Attached to Tower Place | I | 139 m |
| The Masons Arms | II | 142 m |
| 11 and 12, Tower Street | II | 144 m |