Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle

Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle 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
NameStatue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1191709
Date first listed4 December 1986
Local planning authorityBarnsley
Location53.52469, -1.51893 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1191709

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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 Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle

NameGradeDistance
Wentworth CastleI38 m
Gun RoomII*46 m
Gates and Gatepiers with Adjoining Wall Enclosing Churchyard on South Side of Church of St JamesII47 m
Former Stable Block at Home Farm and Attached ArchwayII48 m
Church of St JamesII58 m
Barn at Home Farm and attached wall on eastII69 m
Conservatory and Linking Bridge at North West Corner of Wentworth CastleII*76 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 SouthII77 m
Dairy House at Home FarmII89 m
Cart Shed at Home FarmII99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle listed?
Yes. Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1191709, 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 Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of 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.