2, Kirkgate is a Grade II listed building in the Leeds local planning authority area, England. First listed on 8 July 1974. Shop, warehouse. 2 related planning applications.
2, Kirkgate
- WRENN ID
- former-foundation-storm
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds North West MP: Katie White (Lab)
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 8 July 1974
- Type
- Shop, warehouse
- Address
- 2, Kirkgate, Otley, LS21 3HJ
- OS grid reference
- SE 201 454
- Coordinates
- 53.90526, -1.69409
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
No 2 Kirkgate is a building dating from around 1480, originally serving as a shop and warehouse. It features a former string course that defines its roof line and consists of two distinct sections, likely built in the early 19th century, although it has undergone significant alterations. The structure is three storeys high and constructed of stone, with one to three windows on the upper floors. The centre window has been altered, while the first floor has two windows that are hung sashes with glazing bars. There is a kneeler to the right, and the building has a modern shop front. The elevation facing Market Street includes a parapet and two windows, also with a modern shop front. This building is included in the listing primarily due to its role as a corner building within an important group of structures. Nos 2 to 8 (even) and Nos 20 and 22 form a group, and No 2 also groups with No 40 Market Place.
Local climate
2, Kirkgate receives an average of 910 mm of rain a year. This makes it wetter than 69% of listed buildings in the UK. Its exposure to wind-driven rain is greater than that of 57% of listed buildings.
It experiences an average of 45 freeze-thaw cycles a year, more than 86% of listed buildings. Of these, 25 follow at least 1 mm of rain in the preceding 48 hours. Average temperatures at this location have risen by 0.3°C per decade since 1991.
Averages for 1991–2020; temperature trend 1991–2025. Figures describe the wider area (a grid cell of roughly 10 km), not the individual site. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- No sale records on file
- Related listed building consents — 2 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
- Weather exposure and heating demand — rain and frost month by month and year by year, wind direction, solar and humidity
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