Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels

Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels 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
Field	Value
Name	Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1151097
Date first listed	4 December 1986
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.49424, -1.41966 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1151097

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels

Name	Grade	Distance
Building 19, former workshop at Elsecar Ironworks	II*	47 m
Building 22, former Joiner's Shop, including chimney and rebuilt boiler house (building 16)	II*	57 m
Building 17, former fitting shop at Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	58 m
Buildings 13-14, former railway station, offices, housing and gate piers at Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	67 m
Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane	II*	77 m
Buildings 4-7, stores at former Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	84 m
Buildings 8-12, former workshops, offices and warehousing at the former Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	90 m
Buildings 2 & 3 and boundary wall, former Elsecar Ironworks entry range	II*	93 m
Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed	II*	102 m
1-3, Distillery Side	II	126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels listed?

Yes. Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1151097, 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 Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels?

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.