Grade II listed · Calderdale

Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church

Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 29 April 1982. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 26% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameForecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1231983
Date first listed29 April 1982
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.65944, -1.94934 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1231983

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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 Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church

NameGradeDistance
Rishworth Baptist ChurchII15 m
Rishworth war memorialII39 m
The Malt HouseII117 m
Lower Goat HouseII142 m
Bridge EndII208 m
Lodge 20 Metres to North of Rishworth New MillII233 m
Rishworth New Mill Occupied by Croslee Yarns LimitedII259 m
The Brown CowII282 m
1. 2 and 3 Upper Goat HouseII347 m
The old building of Rishworth School forming headmasters office, School House and dormitoriesII363 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church listed?
Yes. Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1231983, first listed on 29 April 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Calderdale, 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.