Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Guide Stone

Guide Stone is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 24 January 1986. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 57% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Guide Stone
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1318584
Date first listed	24 January 1986
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.28431, -1.90630 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318584

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Guide Stone, 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 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 Guide Stone

Name	Grade	Distance
Grassgill House	II	724 m
Grassgill Farmhouse	II	772 m
Ivydene	II	774 m
Catheral Hall Catheral House	II	777 m
Fox and Hounds Inn	II	777 m
Smothits	II	778 m
The Old Vicarage	II	782 m
The Hollies East and The Hollies West	II	790 m
Chantry Farm Cottage	II	799 m
Chantry Farmhouse	II	799 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Guide Stone listed?

Yes. Guide Stone is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1318584, first listed on 24 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Guide Stone?

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.