Grade II* listed · Rotherham

Doric Temple

Doric Temple is a Grade II* listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 29 April 1952. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 2% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDoric Temple
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1193160
Date first listed29 April 1952
Local planning authorityRotherham
Location53.46981, -1.39994 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1193160

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rotherham will require for your works on Doric Temple, 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 Doric Temple

NameGradeDistance
Garden House Approximately 90 Metres to North East of Doric TempleII99 m
Peacock Lodge FarmhouseII350 m
Sundial Base at Eastern End of South TerraceII505 m
Set of Six Lamp Standards with Intermediate Bollards to East Front of Wentworth WoodhouseII556 m
Giant Urn Approximately 100 Metres to South South West of South Wing of Wentworth Woodhouse (West Front)II562 m
Gateway with Attached Plinth Wall and Ironwork Screen Forming South Side of South Court at Wentworth WoodhouseII*578 m
Wentworth WoodhouseI581 m
South Terrace Retaining Wall Including Parapet and GatewayII605 m
Pair of Cast Iron Urns at South End of Wentworth Woodhouse (West Front)II606 m
Group of 6 Garden Urns Flanking Main Steps to Wentworth Woodhouse (West Front)II612 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Doric Temple listed?
Yes. Doric Temple is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1193160, first listed on 29 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Doric Temple?
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.