Grade I listed · Wakefield

Stanley Ferry Aqueduct

Stanley Ferry Aqueduct is a Grade I listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 9 October 1987. It is one of 26 Grade I entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 67% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStanley Ferry Aqueduct
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1261690
Date first listed9 October 1987
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.70249, -1.46253 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1261690

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Stanley Ferry Aqueduct, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley Ferry Aqueduct listed?
Yes. Stanley Ferry Aqueduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1261690, first listed on 9 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Stanley Ferry Aqueduct?
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.