Grade II listed · York

Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached

Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 4 March 2005. 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	Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391642
Date first listed	4 March 2005
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.94117, -1.08988 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391642

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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 Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached

Name	Grade	Distance
Liquor Factory	II	28 m
Terrys of York Factory	II	55 m
Terrys of York Head Offices	II	119 m
Terrys of York Time Office Block	II	140 m
County Stand at York Racecourse	II	176 m
Press Stand at York Racecourse	II	189 m
Guinness Bar in the Old Grandstand at York Racecourse	II*	196 m
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire	II	266 m
Indicator Board and Clock Tower at York Racecourse	II	316 m
Saint Oswald'S Hall	II*	616 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached listed?

Yes. Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391642, first listed on 4 March 2005. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Terrys of York Clock Tower, Water Tower and Boiler House with Transformer House Attached?

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.