Old Cathedral Grammar School
Old Cathedral Grammar School is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 14 July 1953. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 5% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Cathedral Grammar School |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1358639 |
| Date first listed | 14 July 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Wakefield |
| Location | 53.68467, -1.49689 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1358639 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Old Cathedral Grammar School
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 and 6, Westmorland Street | II | 147 m |
| 8, Westmorland Street | II | 149 m |
| 2-10 Northgate | II | 156 m |
| Railings on the Northern Boundary of the Cathedral Grounds | II | 158 m |
| Cathedral Church of All Saints | I | 187 m |
| 9 and 11 Bull Ring | II | 187 m |
| 53 and 55, Northgate | II* | 196 m |
| 57, NORTHGATE (See details for further address information) | II | 213 m |
| 11 and 13, Kirkgate | II | 217 m |
| Forecourt walls to number 71 | II | 218 m |