Grade II listed · Leeds

19, Kirkgate

19, Kirkgate is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 8 July 1974. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 19% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	19, Kirkgate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1313374
Date first listed	8 July 1974
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.90529, -1.69447 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1313374

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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 19, Kirkgate

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Hall	II*	8 m
11 and 13, Kirkgate	II	15 m
21-25, Kirkgate	II	18 m
33 and 35, Kirkgate	II	19 m
Jubilee Clock	II	23 m
2, Kirkgate	II	25 m
4, Kirkgate	II	28 m
40, Market Place	II	29 m
37 and 39, Kirkgate	II	31 m
6 and 6a, Kirkgate	II	31 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 19, Kirkgate listed?

Yes. 19, Kirkgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313374, first listed on 8 July 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 19, Kirkgate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leeds, 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.