Grade II* listed · Wakefield

Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall

Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 14 July 1953. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 5% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1258156
Date first listed14 July 1953
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.64397, -1.49917 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1258156

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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 Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall

NameGradeDistance
Bridge across the Owler Beck, about 20 metres south of Kettlethorpe HallII155 m
Kettlethorpe HallI220 m
The CottageII221 m
Former barn and attached dovecoteII521 m
72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information)II525 m
12, Hill TopII532 m
17, 19 and 21, Mill Farm DriveII548 m
The Dam InnII620 m
Wheelhouse RestaurantII665 m
23, Hill TopII683 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall listed?
Yes. Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1258156, first listed on 14 July 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe 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.