Grade II listed · Wakefield

Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn

Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 27 August 1986. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 53% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1313213
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.67497, -1.45912 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1313213

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn

Name	Grade	Distance
Beech Lawn	II	31 m
Mounting Block Approximately 20 Metres to North of Beech Lawn	II	51 m
Stable Block Approximately 30 Metres to North of Beech Lawn	II	72 m
The Old School House	II	78 m
Marsh Close	II	108 m
Gate Piers Set in Wall Approximately 5 Metres West of Marsh Close	II	117 m
Briar and Vine Cottage	II	127 m
Moorhouse	II	161 m
Kings Arms	II	186 m
King'S Arms Cottages	II	201 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn listed?

Yes. Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313213, first listed on 27 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ha-Ha and Gate Piers to Front of Beech Lawn and Attached Garden Wall to Right of Beech Lawn?

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.