Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel

Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 5 April 1993. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 96% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1290839
Date first listed5 April 1993
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.13378, -0.80106 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1290839

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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 Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel

NameGradeDistance
Talbot HotelII*40 m
Garden walls and gateways to west of Talbot HotelII*43 m
Garden Wall extending south of the Talbot Hotel on the line of Malton's medieval town wallII46 m
Pedimented archway and wall on north side of YorkersgateII*54 m
Garden wall extending southwards from the south east corner of the Talbot HotelII66 m
War Memorial and Screening WallII73 m
43, YorkersgateII73 m
Buildings in Talbot YardII77 m
Terrace wall, with garden steps and grotto, between the middle and lower terraces to the rear of York HouseII83 m
46, 48 and 50, YorkersgateII83 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel listed?
Yes. Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1290839, first listed on 5 April 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining wall and steps for the main terrace to the west of the Talbot Hotel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.