Former City Museum
Former City Museum is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 30 March 1971. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 25% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Former City Museum |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1259120 |
| Date first listed | 30 March 1971 |
| Local planning authority | Wakefield |
| Location | 53.68374, -1.50080 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1259120 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Former City Museum, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Former City Museum
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Tammy Hall Street | II | 22 m |
| 7, Tammy Hall Street | II | 24 m |
| Town Hall | I | 41 m |
| Old Town Hall | II | 50 m |
| K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Crown Court | II | 74 m |
| 8-14 (even) Barstow Square and 11-17 (odd) King Street | II | 80 m |
| Crown Court House | II* | 83 m |
| 57, NORTHGATE (See details for further address information) | II | 91 m |
| Magistrates Court | II | 96 m |
| 53 and 55, Northgate | II* | 100 m |