Grade II* listed · Wakefield

Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18

Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18 is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 25 March 1968. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 19% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1253564
Date first listed	25 March 1968
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.66213, -1.38602 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253564

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18

Name	Grade	Distance
Huntwick Grange	II	695 m
Bridge and Boat House with Associated Basin at East End of Lower Lake	II	756 m
Garden Railings with 2 Gates, Between North Wing of Nostell Priory and Middle Lake	II	1.0 km
Nostell Priory	I	1.1 km
Pair of Urns Approximately 3 Metres from Front Corners of Summer House	II	1.1 km
Summer-house approximately 100 metres west of Middle Lake and 75 metres north of boundary wall.	II	1.1 km
Dovecote Approximately 100 Metres South of Sharlston Hall	II	1.1 km
Japonica House	II	1.1 km
Foulby Lodge	II	1.1 km
Foulby Cottage and Ash Cottage	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18 listed?

Yes. Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1253564, first listed on 25 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk Lodge and Attached Screen Walls, at Se 406 18?

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.