Grade II* listed · Wakefield

Westgate Unitarian Chapel

Westgate Unitarian Chapel 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.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWestgate Unitarian Chapel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1260218
Date first listed30 March 1971
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.68231, -1.50437 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1260218

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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 Westgate Unitarian Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Working Men'S Monument in Burial Ground to South of Milnes OrangeryII32 m
Former Wakefield Carnegie LibraryII48 m
Commemorative Stone in Burial Ground to South of Milnes Orangery (Unitarian Chapel Hall)II54 m
The former Milnes' Orangery, formerly the Unitarian Chapel HallII*54 m
Pemberton HouseII71 m
York HouseII*95 m
111 and 113, WestgateII97 m
105 Westgate and flats 6-8 to rear of 97 WestgateII98 m
The Elephant and Castle Public HouseII99 m
101 and 103 Westgate, Flat 5 to rear of 97 WestgateII99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Westgate Unitarian Chapel listed?
Yes. Westgate Unitarian Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1260218, first listed on 30 March 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Westgate Unitarian Chapel?
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.