Grade II listed · Wakefield

Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall

Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall 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	Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1200510
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.67608, -1.46594 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1200510

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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 Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
The Priest'S House	II	15 m
Wall and Gate Pier Attached to South West Wall of Heath House	II	30 m
Ha-Ha to Front of Heath House	II	43 m
Heath House	II*	53 m
Heath Farm Cottage	II	107 m
Ha-Ha and 2 Pairs of Gate Piers to South West Front of Heath Hall	II	165 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Heath Post Office	II	168 m
Cobbler'S Hall and Heath Post Office	II	175 m
The Blacksmith'S Cottage	II	186 m
Old Hall Cottages	II	199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall listed?

Yes. Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1200510, 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 Gate Piers, Gates and Short Length of Flanking Wall at Former Entrance to Heath Old Hall?

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.