Grade II listed · Rotherham

Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse

Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 1 April 1987. It is one of 473 Grade II entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 81% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1151921
Date first listed	1 April 1987
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.37215, -1.27792 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1151921

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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 Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Hardwick Grange Farmhouse	II	398 m
Hardwick Hall Farmhouse	II	562 m
Conduit House Farmhouse	II	933 m
Milepost Approximately 35 Metres to East of Entrance to Todwick Grange	II	1.4 km
Entrance Gateway and Attached Railings at the Lodge	II	1.7 km
The Grange	II	1.7 km
The Lodge	II	1.7 km
Aughton Court	II*	1.7 km
Gate Piers Approximately 12 Metres to East of Church of All Saints	II	1.7 km
Church of All Saints	I	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1151921, first listed on 1 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres to South West of Vessey Close Farmhouse?

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.