Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital
In or near Wakefield.
Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshir
Mike Kirby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Former Ventilating Tower is located at postcode WF1 4SS, with the nearest railway station being Wakefield Kirkgate, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1135470). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details SE 32 SW 4/101 ABERFORD ROAD (west side) Former ventilating tower approx 3 metre to south-west of south-west wing of former paupers', lunatic asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital. GV II Ventilating tower. 1818. Part of Paupers' Lunatic Asylum by Watson and Pritchett of York for the West Riding County Council. White brick in irregular bond with projecting stone bands and cap-stone. One blocked, wood-lintelled opening, and another with metal grille. Cold air was drawn through this tower into the asylum. Included for group value only. Listing NGR: SE3383721688 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 342599 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Former Ventilating Tower, located approximately 3 metres to the south-west of the south-west wing of the former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum in Wakefield, Yorkshire, is a Grade II listed building. This structure is significant for its historical association with the asylum, reflecting the architectural practices of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6906, -1.4893
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 4SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Kirkgate — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26428852 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Stanley Royd Hospital Theatre
Theatres · 0.0 km
Stanley Royd Hospital
Museums · 0.1 km
H Gwynne Jones Building
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Clarke Hall
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Fieldhead Hospital
Museums · 0.8 km
Mental Health Muesum
Museums · 0.8 km
Hubert Bennett
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Wakefield Exchange
Gardens · 0.9 km
The Old Vicarage
Gardens · 0.9 km
Trinity Walk Sculptural Column
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Wakefield City Academy
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
St Austin's Theatre
Theatres · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stanley Royd Hospital Theatre
Stanley Royd Hospital Theatre — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stanley Royd Hospital
Stanley Royd Hospital — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
H Gwynne Jones Building
H Gwynne Jones Building — a manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Clarke Hall
Clarke Hall — house in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fieldhead Hospital
Fieldhead Hospital is a psychiatric and learning disability hospital in Wakefield, United Kingdom. It is managed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mental Health Muesum
Mental Health Muesum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bank House Hotel
Bank House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
Premier Inn Wakefield City North — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heath Common Travelers Site
Heath Common Travelers Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadlands Farm Caravan Site
Broadlands Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mews Hotel
Mews Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wakefield Arms
The Wakefield Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in england yorkshire. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The British Oak
The British Oak in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Scarborough Inn
New Scarborough Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hyde war memorial
Hyde war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Audenshaw War Memorial
Audenshaw War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital?
- Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 4SS), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital?
- Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshir
- How do I get to Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 4SS.
- Is Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital a listed building?
- Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital free to visit?
- Yes, Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital is free to enter.
- How do I get to Former Ventilating Tower Approximately 3 Metres To South West Of South West Wing Of Former Paupers' Lunatic Asylum, Stanley Royd Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 4SS.