Grade II listed · Newark and Sherwood

Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings

Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 19 May 1971. It is one of 1,295 Grade II entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 21% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196075
Date first listed	19 May 1971
Local planning authority	Newark and Sherwood
Location	53.07583, -0.80629 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196075

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newark and Sherwood will require for your works on Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings, 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 Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Newark Odinist Temple (formerly Bede House Chapel)	II	22 m
14d, E, F, and 16, Barnby Gate	II	41 m
The Rutland Arms Hotel	II	42 m
11, 11a and 11b, Barnby Gate	II	51 m
33, Barnby Gate	II	59 m
Newark Town and District Club	II	60 m
8, Appleton Gate	II	60 m
Martin Forster House	II*	64 m
Former Magnus School and Adjoining Headmaster'S House and English School	II*	67 m
6, Appleton Gate	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196075, first listed on 19 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barnby Gate Methodist Church and Attached Railings?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.