Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall

Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 22 October 1986. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 66% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1315390
Date first listed	22 October 1986
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.94942, -1.31337 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1315390

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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 Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Mile Post Approximately 350 Metres East of Turning to Bickerton	II	447 m
Mile-Post 150 Metres East of Springs Lane	II	1.3 km
Folly Or Game Larder Approximately 200 Metres West of Bilton Hall	II	2.0 km
Old School House	II	2.0 km
Mile Post Approximately 400 Metres West of Turning to Bilton	II	2.0 km
Syningthwaite Priory Farmhouse	I	2.1 km
Stable Block Approximately 50 Metres North of Bilton Hall	II	2.1 km
Bilton Hall	II	2.2 km
Church of the Epiphany	II	2.3 km
Poplar Lodge	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall listed?

Yes. Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1315390, first listed on 22 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with Retaining Wall?

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.