Grade I listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Sewerby House

Sewerby House is a Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 7 September 1951. It is one of 104 Grade I entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 4% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSewerby House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1367122
Date first listed7 September 1951
Local planning authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Location54.10339, -0.16099 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1367122

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Sewerby House

NameGradeDistance
Courtyard Archway to North West of Sewerby HouseII*27 m
Conservatory to East of Sewerby HouseII*28 m
The Old Laundry, Sewerby HouseII*31 m
Terrace Balustrade and Attached Garden Wall and Archway to Sewerby HouseII*37 m
Stable Block to North West of Sewerby HouseII*61 m
Lodge Number 16 of Sewerby HouseII230 m
Church of St John the EvangelistII*232 m
Gate House, Comprising Archway and Lodges (Numbers 2 and 4) to Sewerby House Attached Forecourt Walls and Gatepiers to WestII*234 m
Pigeon CoteII269 m
The Ship Public HouseII291 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sewerby House listed?
Yes. Sewerby House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1367122, first listed on 7 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sewerby House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Riding of 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.