Grade II listed · Barnsley

Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn)

Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn) is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 11 November 1966. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 9% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1286642
Date first listed	11 November 1966
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.52073, -1.48591 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1286642

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn), 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 Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn)

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 3 and 4 Rockley Old Hall	II	21 m
Number 1 Rockley Old Hall and Adjoining Garage	II	26 m
Rockley Old Hall and attached front garden wall	II	26 m
Balk Farmhouse	II	665 m
Barn Approximately 15 Metres to South East of Balk Farmhouse	II	680 m
Number 12 and the Old School	II	792 m
Cowhouse with Hayloft Adjoining Right Return of Home Farmhouse	II	798 m
Church of St Mary	I	801 m
7 Worsbrough Village	II	804 m
5 Worsbrough Village	II	807 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn) listed?

Yes. Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286642, first listed on 11 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Numbers 2 and 2a Rockley Old Hall (The Great Barn)?

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.