Grade II listed · Wakefield

Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane

Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 13 October 1987. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 72% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1313231
Date first listed	13 October 1987
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.67041, -1.28744 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1313231

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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 Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
Darrington Windmill	II	383 m
House Opposite Junction with Church Lane	II	1.4 km
Mile Post Approximately 110 Metres to North of Junction with Moor Lane	II	1.4 km
Darrington Church of England School	II	1.4 km
Grange Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Church House	II	1.4 km
Pedestal and Shaft of Cross Approximately 3 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St Luke and All Saints	II	1.5 km
Mounting Steps Attached to Wall on East Side of Forecourt to Lych Gate of Church of St Luke and All Saints	II	1.5 km
Two Heaton Monuments Close to Junction of South Aisle and Chancel of Church of St Luke and All Saints	II	1.5 km
Church of St Luke and All Saints	I	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane listed?

Yes. Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313231, first listed on 13 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Guide Post at Junction with Hardwick Lane?

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.