Grade II listed · Calderdale

Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard

Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 12 December 1984. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 72% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249686
Date first listed	12 December 1984
Local planning authority	Calderdale
Location	53.74926, -2.02157 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249686

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard, 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 Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
White Lion Public House	II	17 m
Cloth Hall	II	23 m
Gateway to Churchyard Attached to Number 41	II	30 m
Barn Attached to Number 2	II	32 m
Flat 1 and Flat 2, 41 Town Gate	II	35 m
2, 3 and 4, Swan Fold	II	37 m
Star Chamber Farmhouse and Attached Barn to West	II	37 m
Church of St Thomas A' Becket	II*	41 m
48, Town Gate	II	42 m
Walls, Railings and Gateway to Church of St Thomas a Becket	II	45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard listed?

Yes. Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249686, first listed on 12 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 53 and Attached Wall to South East Containing Former Gateway to Churchyard?

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.