Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Locke Park Tower Locke Park

Locke Park Tower Locke Park is a Grade II* listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 13 July 1976. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 25% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Locke Park Tower Locke Park
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1315014
Date first listed	13 July 1976
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.54138, -1.48465 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1315014

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Locke Park Tower Locke Park, 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 Locke Park Tower Locke Park

Name	Grade	Distance
Bandstand in Locke Park	II	289 m
Statue of Joseph Locke and enclosure	II	393 m
Park View Guest House	II	435 m
L shaped range of farmbuildings immediately to east of Ouslethwaite Hall including Ouslethwaite Cottage	II	553 m
The High Stone	II	566 m
Ouslethwaite Hall	II	580 m
Wall Enclosing Garden to Left and Rear of Ouslethwaite Hall	II	592 m
Section of Roadside Wall with Steps Immediately to Front of Ouslethwaite Hall	II	601 m
Church of St Edward	II	624 m
The Granary	II	633 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Locke Park Tower Locke Park listed?

Yes. Locke Park Tower Locke Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1315014, first listed on 13 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Locke Park Tower Locke Park?

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.