Grade II listed · York

Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery

Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 18 November 2015. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 99% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1425402
Date first listed18 November 2015
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95308, -1.09809 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1425402

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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 Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery

NameGradeDistance
Cumberland HouseII40 m
The Cottage and Attached Walls and RailingsII46 m
Number 2 and Attached Walls, Railings and GateII48 m
Garden Wall, Railings, Gate and Gate Posts Fronting Number 20 (Cumberland House)II49 m
3 and 4, Mount TerraceII54 m
5, Mount TerraceII57 m
Mount HouseII61 m
Mount Terrace HouseII63 m
16 and 17, Mount ParadeII67 m
19, Mount ParadeII69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1425402, first listed on 18 November 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs and attached presbytery?
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.