Grade II* listed · Rotherham

Keppels Column

Keppels Column is a Grade II* listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 51% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKeppels Column
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1314632
Date first listed19 February 1986
Local planning authorityRotherham
Location53.44793, -1.41514 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1314632

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Keppels Column listed?
Yes. Keppels Column is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1314632, 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 Keppels Column?
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.