Grade II listed · Wakefield

Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall

Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 7 December 1966. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 18% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265736
Date first listed	7 December 1966
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.61478, -1.35041 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265736

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall, 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 Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Town End Cottage	II	167 m
Church of St Helen	II	197 m
Milepost at Se 432 133	II	209 m
28 and 30, Barnsley Road	II	517 m
Railings Forming Front Boundary to Garden of Number 32	II	538 m
Milepost in Front of Arundel at Se 419 126	II	1.3 km
Milepost at Se 438 147	II	1.6 km
Coach House with Dovecote Above Hague Hall Farm	II	1.7 km
Vissitt Manor	II	1.7 km
Holgate'S Hospital: North Range	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall listed?

Yes. Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265736, first listed on 7 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hemsworth High School: that part which was formerly Hemsworth High 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.