Grade I listed · Barnsley

Wentworth Castle

Wentworth Castle is a Grade I listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 25 February 1952. It is one of 13 Grade I entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 2% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWentworth Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1151065
Date first listed25 February 1952
Local planning authorityBarnsley
Location53.52435, -1.51883 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1151065

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Wentworth Castle, 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 Wentworth Castle

NameGradeDistance
Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth CastleII*38 m
Two Pairs of Gates Including Gate Piers and Figures Adjoining the East Front of Wentworth Castle with Iron Railings Enclosing the Garden Between and Balustrades of Terraces to SouthII49 m
Conservatory and Linking Bridge at North West Corner of Wentworth CastleII*59 m
Gun RoomII*67 m
Gates and Gatepiers with Adjoining Wall Enclosing Churchyard on South Side of Church of St JamesII78 m
Former Stable Block at Home Farm and Attached ArchwayII86 m
Church of St JamesII93 m
Corinthian TempleII100 m
Barn at Home Farm and attached wall on eastII101 m
Dairy House at Home FarmII126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wentworth Castle listed?
Yes. Wentworth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1151065, first listed on 25 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wentworth Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Barnsley, 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.