Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Conservation Area

Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 183.8 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 29 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 183.8 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Wentworth CastleS75 3ES
• Grade II* Conservatory and Linking Bridge at North West Corner of Wentworth CastleS75 3ES
• Grade II* Duke of Argyll's Monument S75 3EZ
• Grade II* Gun RoomS75 3ET
• Grade II* Obelisk to Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (Sun Monument)S75 3EZ
• Grade II* Pillared Barn Approximately 20 Metres to South of Steeple LodgeS75 3ER
• Grade II* Queen Anne's Obelisk, Off Rockley Lane, Wentworth Castle, South YorkshireS75 3EL
• Grade II* Rotunda TempleS75 3EL
• Grade II* Stainborough CastleS75 3EZ
• Grade II* Statue of the First Earl of Strafford Situated at North End of East Front of Wentworth CastleS75 3ES
• Grade II Barn at Home Farm and Attached Wall on EastS75 3ET
• Grade II Battlemented Wall Including Triple Archway Along South Side of the WildernessS75 3EZ
• Grade II Cart Shed at Home FarmS75 3ET
• Grade II Church of St JamesS75 3ET
• Grade II Corinthian TempleS75 3ES
• Grade II Cottage to East of Cart Shed at Home FarmS75 3ET
• Grade II Dairy House at Home FarmS75 3ET
• Grade II Entrance Gateway and Gates to Stainborough ParkS75 3EN
• Grade II Former Cowhouses and Calf Houses at Home FarmS75 3ET
• Grade II Former Orangery on North East Side of Walled Garden to North of Home FarmS75 3ER

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Worsbrough2.6 km
• Wortley4 km
• Barnsley - Regent Street, Church Street and Market Hill4.1 km
• Barnsley - Victoria Road4.2 km
• Barnsley - Huddersfield Road4.5 km
• Hoylandswaine6.3 km
• Cawthorne6.4 km
• Elsecar6.6 km

About Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Conservation Area

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What restrictions apply in Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park?

Properties in Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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