Grade II listed · York

Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire

Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 20 December 2004. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 98% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391178
Date first listed	20 December 2004
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.94350, -1.09079 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391178

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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 Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire

Name	Grade	Distance
Guinness Bar in the Old Grandstand at York Racecourse	II*	217 m
Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached	II	266 m
Liquor Factory	II	278 m
Press Stand at York Racecourse	II	289 m
Terrys of York Head Offices	II	305 m
County Stand at York Racecourse	II	306 m
Terrys of York Factory	II	321 m
Terrys of York Time Office Block	II	354 m
Indicator Board and Clock Tower at York Racecourse	II	442 m
Boundary Stone at Ngr Se 5906 5037	II	774 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire listed?

Yes. Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391178, first listed on 20 December 2004. 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 Chad on the Knavesmire?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.