Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Swaithe House

Swaithe House is a Grade II* listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 11 November 1966. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 9% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swaithe House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1286701
Date first listed	11 November 1966
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.53225, -1.43980 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1286701

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Swaithe House, 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 Swaithe House

Name	Grade	Distance
Swaithe Hall Farmhouse, Rosebower Cottage and Swaithe Hall	II	402 m
Stable Block at West Side of Entrance to Swaithe Hall Farm	II	405 m
Cruck Barn at East Side of Entrance to Swaithe Hall Farm	II	420 m
Barn to North East of Lower Lewden Farmhouse	II	777 m
Barn to South East of Lower Lewden Farmhouse	II	794 m
Barn to East of Lower Lewden Farmhouse	II	798 m
Lower Lewden Farmhouse	II	821 m
Non Conformist Cemetery Chapel (To East)	II	833 m
Ardsley Church of England Cemetery Chapel (To West)	II	847 m
Former Mill Building at Aldham Farm	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Swaithe House listed?

Yes. Swaithe House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1286701, 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 Swaithe House?

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.