Grade II listed · York

Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall

Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 16 March 2016. 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
NameMeeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1433732
Date first listed16 March 2016
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95962, -1.08533 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1433732

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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 Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall

NameGradeDistance
Guildhall and Chamber Range, Atkinson block, Common Hall Lane and boundary wall containing entrance to laneI15 m
Numbers 3, 5 and 7 and Attached Garden WallII34 m
Number 26 and the Lendal Cellars Public HouseII39 m
Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall AnnexII*43 m
Mansion House, railings and gas lamps attached to frontI45 m
9, Coney StreetII48 m
General Post OfficeII52 m
Church of St Martin Le GrandII*58 m
2 and 2a, Coney StreetII68 m
13-23, LendalII73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall listed?
Yes. Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1433732, first listed on 16 March 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of Guildhall?
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.