Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist)

Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist) is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 52% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1316655
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.92498, -1.24239 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1316655

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist)

Name	Grade	Distance
Remains of stone cross approximately 30 metres west of The Old Hall (QV)	II	95 m
The Old Hall and Wall to Left with Seating Nook	II	96 m
Pair of Gate-Piers to the Old Hall	II	124 m
Wighill Lane Farmhouse	II	236 m
15, Main Street	II	243 m
Ivy House	II	289 m
Jasmin Cottage	II	298 m
Rose Dene	II	373 m
Pigeoncote to Healaugh Priory	II	2.0 km
Healaugh Priory	II*	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist) listed?

Yes. Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1316655, first listed on 12 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John (Parish Church Originally Dedicated to St Helen, Now Dedicated to St John the Baptist)?

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.