Grade II listed · Chesterfield

Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital)

Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital) is a Grade II listed building in Chesterfield, first listed on 26 September 1977. It is one of 227 Grade II entries among 245 listed buildings in Chesterfield; 50% of Chesterfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1334702
Date first listed	26 September 1977
Local planning authority	Chesterfield
Location	53.23983, -1.43056 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1334702

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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 Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital)

Name	Grade	Distance
West Lawn	II	85 m
1, 3 and 3a, Abercrombie Street	II	107 m
Social Services Department Building (Derbyshire County Council)	II	108 m
Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation, attached presbytery and former school	II	108 m
4-16, Abercrombie Street	II	122 m
5 and 7, Abercrombie Street	II	130 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	133 m
27, Newbold Road	II	161 m
21 and 23, Newbold Road	II	173 m
Former Methodist Church	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital) listed?

Yes. Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1334702, first listed on 26 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Chesterfield Union Workhouse (Scarsdale Hospital)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chesterfield, 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.