Grade II listed · Kirklees

South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery

South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 21 November 1996. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 97% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1267888
Date first listed	21 November 1996
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.68602, -1.64917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1267888

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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 South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
North Chapel Non Conformist at Dewsbury Cemetery	II	36 m
Gatepiers and Gates to Dewsbury Cemetery	II	41 m
The Temple in Crow Nest Park, 200 Yards South of Crow Nest House	II	159 m
Crow Nest House in Crow Nest Park	II	230 m
Coach House to Crow Nest House in Crow Nest Park	II	252 m
Gatepiers and Gates at Burgh Lane Gate to Crow Nest Park	II	262 m
South African War Memorial in Crow Nest Park, 300 Yards East of Crow Nest House	II	299 m
Gatepiers and Gates at West Town Gate to Crow Nest Park	II	327 m
Church of St Matthew	II	459 m
First and Second World War Memorial in Crow Nest Park, 100 Yards South of Boothroyd Gate	II	503 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery listed?

Yes. South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267888, first listed on 21 November 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Chapel Church of England at Dewsbury Cemetery?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.