Grade II listed · Calderdale

Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary

Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 10 July 1997. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 97% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1245211
Date first listed10 July 1997
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.71264, -1.86464 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245211

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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 Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary

NameGradeDistance
Royal Halifax Infirmary Blocks 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08, 10, 20, 22, 35, 38II79 m
Lodge, Boundary Wall and Gateway at Royal Halifax InfirmaryII83 m
Former Heath Grammar School and associated drill shed, fives court and boundary wall and entrance gateway fronting Free School LaneII101 m
Church of St JudeII346 m
Statue of Prince Consort in Heath ParkII348 m
Drinking FountainII407 m
Garden house at rear of number 27 Savile RoadII484 m
Savile Hall SchoolII561 m
Number 21 (Western Portion) and Number 23II565 m
17 and 19, Savile RoadII578 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary listed?
Yes. Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245211, first listed on 10 July 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall and Boundary Wall at Royal Halifax Infirmary?
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.