Grade II listed · Wakefield

Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse

Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 13 October 1987. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 72% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135540
Date first listed	13 October 1987
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.72547, -1.37961 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135540

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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 Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Castleford Three Lane Ends First School	II	363 m
Moor House	II	1.3 km
The Briggs Memorial Hall	II	1.4 km
The Rising Sun Public House	II	1.4 km
Whitwood Terrace	II	1.4 km
Church of All Saints	II	1.5 km
Railway Viaduct Over River Calder at Se 394251	II	1.7 km
Aire and Calder Navigation Wood Nook Lock at Se 392 251	II	1.9 km
Aire and Calder Navigation Railway Viaduct at Se 392 248	II	1.9 km
Castleford Bridge	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135540, first listed on 13 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Granary with Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Methley Bridge Farmhouse?

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.