Grade II listed · Rotherham

Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87

Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87 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	Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1314626
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.40751, -1.35881 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1314626

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rotherham will require for your works on Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87, 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 Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87

Name	Grade	Distance
Brinsworth and Canklow War Memorial	II	583 m
Oakwood Hall Including Balustraded Retaining Wall Attached to Portico	II	1.1 km
Doorway Re-Erected in Rock Face Approximately 100 Metres to South East of Boston Castle	II	1.2 km
Boston Castle	II	1.3 km
Milepost opposite junction with Bonet Lane	II	1.4 km
Thomas Rotherham College	II	1.5 km
Rotherham Grammar School War Memorial	II	1.5 km
Milepost Opposite Moorgate Grove	II	1.5 km
Milepost Approximately 125 Metres South-West of Junction with Moorgate Road	II	1.6 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87 listed?

Yes. Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1314626, 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 Milepost Opposite Nos 85 and 87?

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.