Grade II listed · Wakefield

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 24 April 1974. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 30% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Masons Arms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1206702
Date first listed	24 April 1974
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.64292, -1.33978 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1206702

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on The Masons Arms, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Masons Arms

Name	Grade	Distance
Guide Post on South Side of Junction with Bell Lane	II	150 m
Holt'S Cottage	II	157 m
Cleveland Lodge	II	280 m
Former Coach House and Hay Loft on North West Side of Bucklane to West of Ackworth School	II	791 m
Coach House on West Side of Back Lane to West of Ackworth School	II	795 m
Ackworth School (That Part Comprising Centre Block East and West Wings Shed Court Main Entrance)	I	841 m
32-44, Barnsley Road	II	853 m
Guide Post on Traffic Island at Junction with Station Road	II*	881 m
Quaker Meeting House with Attached Lodges	II*	905 m
14 and 16, Station Road	II	989 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Masons Arms listed?

Yes. The Masons Arms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206702, first listed on 24 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Masons Arms?

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.