Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane

Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane is a Grade II* listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 4 December 1986. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 52% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHousing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1151096
Date first listed4 December 1986
Local planning authorityBarnsley
Location53.49367, -1.42032 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1151096

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane

NameGradeDistance
Buildings 2 & 3 and boundary wall, former Elsecar Ironworks entry rangeII*24 m
Building 19, former workshop at Elsecar IronworksII*30 m
Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shedII*50 m
Buildings 4-7, stores at former Elsecar Central WorkshopsII*63 m
Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheelsII*77 m
Building 22, former Joiner's Shop, including chimney and rebuilt boiler house (building 16)II*82 m
Building 17, former fitting shop at Elsecar Central WorkshopsII*102 m
Buildings 8-12, former workshops, offices and warehousing at the former Elsecar Central WorkshopsII*119 m
Buildings 13-14, former railway station, offices, housing and gate piers at Elsecar Central WorkshopsII*132 m
Milton HallII137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane listed?
Yes. Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1151096, first listed on 4 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane?
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.