Grade I listed · Rotherham

Church of St John

Church of St John is a Grade I listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 15 October 1986. It is one of 16 Grade I entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 67% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1132698
Date first listed	15 October 1986
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.38243, -1.21490 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1132698

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rotherham will require for your works on Church of St John, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn at Manor Farm Approximately 50 Metres to South East of Farmhouse	II	531 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	590 m
No. 11, HIGH STREET	II	616 m
Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to East of Old Hall Farmhouse	II	720 m
Throapham House	II	721 m
Old Hall Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding	II	729 m
Church Farmhouse	II	738 m
Gateway Approximately 30 Metres to North West of Old Hall Farmhouse	II	763 m
Gate Piers and Attached Wall to Front of Throapham House	II	764 m
The Vicarage	II	838 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John listed?

Yes. Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1132698, first listed on 15 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rotherham, 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.