Grade II listed · Wakefield

Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went

Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 29 May 1998. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 97% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1323681
Date first listed	29 May 1998
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.64899, -1.25533 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323681

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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 Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	325 m
Went Bridge	II	509 m
Wenthill Farmhouse	II	666 m
Milepost on West Side of Road at Se 485179	II	1.0 km
Milepost at Se483159	II	1.6 km
3 Storey Farm Building at Manor Farm	II	1.9 km
Thorpe Manor	II	1.9 km
Threshing Barn at Manor Farm	II	1.9 km
Stable Block Approximately 50 Metres East of Darrington Hall	II	2.8 km
House Opposite Junction with Church Lane	II	3.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went listed?

Yes. Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1323681, first listed on 29 May 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wentbridge Viaduct Carrying Bypass Over Valley of River Went?

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.