Grade II listed · Wakefield

Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall

Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 1 February 1979. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 37% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1243153
Date first listed1 February 1979
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.64797, -1.48646 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1243153

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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 Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall

NameGradeDistance
Woodthorpe HallII56 m
Boundary Wall to West of Garden of Woodthorpe HallII82 m
Walnut CottageII434 m
2-6, Standbridge LaneII459 m
Milnthorpe HouseII472 m
Milnthorpe GrangeII522 m
405, Milnthorpe LaneII554 m
401, Milnthorpe LaneII557 m
The Three Houses InnII726 m
Kettlethorpe HallI784 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall listed?
Yes. Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1243153, first listed on 1 February 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wall on West of Drive North West of Woodthorpe Hall. Gate Piers and Gates at Main Entrance to Woodthorpe 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.