Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse

Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 13 February 1973. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 32% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1318580
Date first listed13 February 1973
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.36333, -1.92646 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1318580

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse listed?
Yes. Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1318580, first listed on 13 February 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grinton Smelting Mill and Watercourse?
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.