Grade II listed · Rotherham

Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle

Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle is a Grade II listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 473 Grade II entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 51% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1286898
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.41826, -1.35351 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1286898

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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 Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Boston Castle	II	84 m
Thomas Rotherham College	II	265 m
Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial	II	285 m
Milepost Opposite Moorgate Grove	II	403 m
Moorgate Hall and Attached Outbuilding	II*	608 m
Oakwood Hall Including Balustraded Retaining Wall Attached to Portico	II	755 m
Wellgate Old Hall	II	1.1 km
59 and 61, Moorgate Street	II	1.1 km
Milepost Opposite No 144	II	1.1 km
Cutlers Arms	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle listed?

Yes. Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286898, first listed on 19 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle?

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.