Grade II listed · Barnsley

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 South

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 South is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 18 March 1968. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 13% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	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 South
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1151067
Date first listed	18 March 1968
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.52419, -1.51815 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1151067

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 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 South

Name	Grade	Distance
Wentworth Castle	I	49 m
Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle	II*	77 m
Corinthian Temple	II	94 m
Gates and Gatepiers with Adjoining Wall Enclosing Churchyard on South Side of Church of St James	II	96 m
Conservatory and Linking Bridge at North West Corner of Wentworth Castle	II*	101 m
Former Stable Block at Home Farm and Attached Archway	II	114 m
Church of St James	II	114 m
Gun Room	II*	115 m
Barn at Home Farm and attached wall on east	II	116 m
Dairy House at Home Farm	II	150 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 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 South listed?

Yes. 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 South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1151067, first listed on 18 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 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 South?

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.