Grade II listed · Wakefield

Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers

Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 27 August 1986. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 53% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135557
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.68127, -1.45504 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135557

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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 Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers

Name	Grade	Distance
The Keepers	II	163 m
The Kennels at the Keepers	II	170 m
Stocks Near to Junction with Half Moon Lake Lane	II	207 m
Frieston'S Hospital	I	227 m
Sycamore Cottage	II	272 m
Boat House on South Bank of the Half Moon Lake	II	301 m
Church of St Peter	II*	308 m
Group of 9 Grave Tablets Approximately 15 Metres East of East End of Church of St Peter	II	316 m
Kirkthorpe Hall	II	363 m
Deershed in Park at Heath Hall	II*	435 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers listed?

Yes. Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135557, first listed on 27 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Well Head Cover Approximately 200 Metres North West of the Keepers?

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.