Grade I listed · Rotherham

Stable Block and Riding School

Stable Block and Riding School is a Grade I listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 29 April 1952. It is one of 16 Grade I entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 2% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stable Block and Riding School
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1203779
Date first listed	29 April 1952
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.47600, -1.40852 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203779

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rotherham will require for your works on Stable Block and Riding School, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Stable Block and Riding School

Name	Grade	Distance
Fountain and Lining to Pool in Centre of Stable Block Quadrangle	II	35 m
The Mews	II	50 m
T Shaped Range of Buildings Adjoining West Side of Stable Block	II	58 m
Pair of Ornamental Vases Flanking Main Avenue to Wentworth Woodhouse West Front Approximately 130 Metres West of House	II	147 m
Ha Ha Forming Northern Boundary of the Gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse West Front	II	160 m
Powerhouse Adjacent to Home Farm (Partly Occupied by Wentworth Windows 'Gun Park')	II	195 m
Duck House at Home Farm	II	199 m
Farmbuilding with Dovecote on South East Side of Farmyard at Home Farm	II	201 m
Octagon Lodge	II	222 m
Barn at Home Farm	II	235 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Block and Riding School listed?

Yes. Stable Block and Riding School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1203779, 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 Stable Block and Riding School?

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.