Wakefield and its district has a diverse built heritage which is important on a local, national and even international scale. This built heritage includes churches, cottages, warehouses, stately homes, mileposts, earthworks, historic parks and gardens, villages, and town and city centres.
They represent centuries of history and give the district its own distinctiveness and unique character. By looking after this distinctiveness we can ensure that the district is an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.
Many of these assets are statutorily protected. These designations include listed buildings, buildings of local interest, scheduled ancient monuments, conservation areas, and registered parks and gardens. Please see the sections below for information on particular types of designations.
For advice relating to built heritage conservation, contact the Conservation Team.
