Grade II* listed · Barnsley

Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed

Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed is a Grade II* listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 19 October 2020. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 100% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1465684
Date first listed	19 October 2020
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.49332, -1.41985 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1465684

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed, 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 Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed

Name	Grade	Distance
Buildings 2 & 3 and boundary wall, former Elsecar Ironworks entry range	II*	28 m
Housing at the former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge Lane	II*	50 m
Building 19, former workshop at Elsecar Ironworks	II*	67 m
Buildings 20a and 21, former rolling mill at Elsecar Ironworks, including two halved colliery pit wheels	II*	102 m
Buildings 4-7, stores at former Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	113 m
Building 22, former Joiner's Shop, including chimney and rebuilt boiler house (building 16)	II*	126 m
Building 17, former fitting shop at Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	143 m
Elsecar Footrill	II	149 m
Buildings 8-12, former workshops, offices and warehousing at the former Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	165 m
Buildings 13-14, former railway station, offices, housing and gate piers at Elsecar Central Workshops	II*	167 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed listed?

Yes. Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1465684, first listed on 19 October 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Building 1, former Elsecar Ironworks casting shed?

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.