Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

The Downe Arms

The Downe Arms is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 18 January 1967. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 18% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Downe Arms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1316130
Date first listed	18 January 1967
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.23683, -0.52203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1316130

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Downe Arms

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Lychgate	II	27 m
Bridge	II	35 m
40 and 41, Wykeham Village	II	41 m
All Saints Church	II*	66 m
School and Attached School House	II	74 m
Icehouse Approximately 15 Metres North of All Saints Church	II	83 m
Lora Cottages	II	97 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	143 m
North House and Attached Outbuildings	II	186 m
23 and 24, Wykeham Village	II	252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downe Arms listed?

Yes. The Downe Arms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1316130, first listed on 18 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Downe Arms?

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.