Grade II listed · Barnsley

Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue

Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 4 December 1986. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 52% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1192684
Date first listed	4 December 1986
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.49193, -1.53291 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1192684

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue, 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 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 Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuilding to Rear Right of Stable Block to Wortley Hall Including Swift Cottage and Garvins Cottage	II	63 m
Stable Block to Wortley Hall	II	77 m
Outbuilding to Rear Left of Stable Block to Wortley Hall Including Garden Cottage	II	91 m
Wortley Hall with Attached South-Front Terrace and Steps Including Attached Retaining Wall and Steps to Wing Set Back on Left	II*	170 m
Balustraded Retaining Wall Across East Front of Wortley Hall	II	203 m
Circular Pool with Lining and Statue at Centre of Garden to South Front of Wortley Hall	II	221 m
Terrace Steps and Retaining Walls to Gardens of South Front of Wortley Hall	II	234 m
Ice House Approximately 150 Metres to South West of Wortley Hall	II	238 m
Arbour at South End of Western Terrace of Garden to South Front of Wortley Hall	II	266 m
Gatepiers and Attached Railings at South West End of the Avenue	II	290 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue listed?

Yes. Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1192684, 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 Gatepiers and Attached Railings at North East End of the Avenue?

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.