Grade II* listed · Calderdale

Wainhouse Tower

Wainhouse Tower is a Grade II* listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 3 November 1954. It is one of 108 Grade II* entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 0% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wainhouse Tower
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1133900
Date first listed	3 November 1954
Local planning authority	Calderdale
Location	53.71239, -1.88274 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1133900

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Wainhouse Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Wainhouse Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
The Royal Public House	II	277 m
Steeple of Former Church of St Paul	II	303 m
Crossley and Porter School	II	313 m
Numbers 3 & 4 and 7 to 31 Together with Gallery, Bridge and Staircase Turret ( Wainhouse Terrace)	II	321 m
Old Hall and gatepier to forecourt of Nos 106 to 110 (even) (Old Hall), Nos 106 to 110 (even) (Old Hall)	II	349 m
Part of Former House Front in Car Park to Allen Fold Public House	II	363 m
148, Scar Bottom	II	392 m
Church of St Paul	II*	510 m
Allangate	II*	536 m
Boundary walls, gatepiers, raised terrace and steps to front of Nos 112 to 124 (even) and Allangate Lodge	II	536 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wainhouse Tower listed?

Yes. Wainhouse Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1133900, first listed on 3 November 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wainhouse Tower?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Calderdale, 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 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.