Grade II listed · Wakefield

Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds

Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds 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
Field	Value
Name	Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1258238
Date first listed	1 February 1979
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.68324, -1.49693 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258238

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds, 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 Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds

Name	Grade	Distance
8, Westmorland Street	II	15 m
4 and 6, Westmorland Street	II	28 m
Cathedral Church of All Saints	I	30 m
2-10 Northgate	II	46 m
9 and 11 Bull Ring	II	94 m
11 and 13, Kirkgate	II	96 m
17, Kirkgate	II	103 m
19 and 21, Kirkgate	II	111 m
12 Westgate	II	111 m
14-22, Westgate	II	130 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds listed?

Yes. Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258238, 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 Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds?

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.