Grade II listed · Wakefield

Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter

Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter 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	Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135562
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.61262, -1.51889 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135562

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Raised Grave Slabs, Memorials to George Wildsmith and George Stringer, Approximately 10 Metres South of West Tower of Church of St Peter	II	3 m
Pair of Raised Grave Slabs, Memorials to the 2 Wives of Robert Fretwell Approximately 10 Metres South of Porch of Church of St Peter	II	9 m
Pair of Tomb Chests Either Side of Footpath Approximately 10 Metres South of South Transept of Church of St Peter	II	14 m
Church of St Peter	I	17 m
Barn at Beech Farm Opposite Number 14	II	98 m
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, the Courtyard	II	245 m
Woolley Church of England School	II	258 m
Oak Villa	II	269 m
The Old Court House	II	280 m
1, THE GREEN (See details for further address information)	II	288 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135562, 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 Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South of First Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Peter?

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.