Grade II listed · Kirklees

Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter

Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 13 January 1984. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 64% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1313698
Date first listed	13 January 1984
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.73138, -1.66990 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1313698

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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 Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	II*	29 m
Tomb of Ellen Nussey 20 Metres North West of Birstall Parish Church	II	70 m
Black Bull Public House	II	79 m
Former National School	II	185 m
Ridings Hall	II	486 m
Old Hall	II*	587 m
New Hall	II	589 m
Lane Side House	II	623 m
Joseph Priestley Statue	II	661 m
Highfield Farmhouse and Cottage	II*	667 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313698, first listed on 13 January 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb of John Nelson in Yard of Church of St Peter?

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.