Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church

Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 25 June 1987. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 75% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1315299
Date first listed	25 June 1987
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.08526, -1.75175 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1315299

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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 Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Ruins of St Mary'S Church	II	16 m
Tombstone to Thomas Green Approximately 2 Metres to West of Tower of Church of St Mary'S	II	32 m
Church Green House	II	52 m
Pump at Junction of Ripon Road	II	422 m
The Pateley Club	II	451 m
45 and 47, High Street	II	454 m
41 and 43, High Street	II	465 m
Cross Lane House	II	473 m
35, 37 and 39, High Street	II	482 m
Talbot House	II	508 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church listed?

Yes. Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1315299, first listed on 25 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial to Mr Purse Approximately 2 Metres to South East of Chancel of St Mary'S Church?

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.