Grade II listed · Wakefield

Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island

Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 6 May 1988. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 78% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135493
Date first listed	6 May 1988
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.62181, -1.58681 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135493

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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 Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost Approximately 100 Metres South of West Bretton Traffic Island	II	693 m
84-96 Huddersfield Road	II	1.2 km
The North Lodge at Bretton Park	II	1.2 km
Dairy Attached to Rear of Home Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
The School House (West Bretton Primary School)	II	1.3 km
Town Well Approximately 25 Metres East of Eastern Range of Farm Buildings at Home Farm and Approximately 25 Metres North of Road	II	1.3 km
Gardeners Cottage Including Attached Garden Walls, Sheds and Cart Sheds	II	1.3 km
Water Pump Niche in Wall Immediately West of Garden Wall to No 26	II	1.3 km
25,27,29, Huddersfield Road	II	1.3 km
Terrace in Bretton Park Approximately 300 Metres North of Bretton Hall	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island listed?

Yes. Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135493, first listed on 6 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost Approximately 500 Metres West of West Bretton Traffic Island?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wakefield, 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.