Sandal Castle
Sandal Castle 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 | Sandal Castle |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1366010 |
| Date first listed | 14 July 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Wakefield |
| Location | 53.65886, -1.49111 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1366010 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Sandal Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Sandal Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Mount | II | 305 m |
| Stable building to north of number 17 | II | 448 m |
| Orchard Cottage | II | 487 m |
| Barleywood House | II | 498 m |
| Garden Wall to South West of Numbers 3 and 5 | II | 499 m |
| 7 and 9, Woodcroft | II | 508 m |
| Alcove Immediately East of Number 236 | II | 509 m |
| 3 and 5, Shaw Fold | II | 512 m |
| 1, Shaw Fold | II | 517 m |
| Monument to Battle of Wakefield to East of Manygates School | II | 521 m |