Grade II listed · York

Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream

Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 25 March 2025. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 100% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1490863
Date first listed	25 March 2025
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.92622, -1.09522 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1490863

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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 Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream

Name	Grade	Distance
Folly in Grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace	II	180 m
Church of St Andrew	II	277 m
Brewsters Cottage and Brewhouse	II	323 m
The Stables to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	346 m
War Memorial	II	360 m
Bishopthorpe Garth	II	381 m
Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel	I	399 m
Gatehouse and Walls Adjoining to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	403 m
Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace	II	425 m
Wall and archway adjoining Bishopthorpe Palace to right	II	435 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream listed?

Yes. Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1490863, first listed on 25 March 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bishopthorpe walled kitchen gardens, their associated brick lean-to buildings and canalised stream?

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.