Grade II listed · Kirklees

Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel

Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 3 December 1979. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 49% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1184001
Date first listed3 December 1979
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.73153, -1.65872 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1184001

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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 Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel

NameGradeDistance
John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist ChapelII4 m
Church of St John (Methodist)II25 m
Joseph Priestley StatueII89 m
89 and 91, Brookroyd LaneII228 m
Old HallII*346 m
Church of St SaviourII363 m
6, 8 and 10 Intake LaneII414 m
Ridings HallII483 m
Highfield Farmhouse and CottageII*606 m
New HallII607 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel listed?
Yes. Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1184001, first listed on 3 December 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sundial to South of John Nelson'S Study in Burial Ground of Methodist Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.