Eighteen buildings added to Rotherham’s local heritage list
Among the sites is the Former Hard Mill in Kiveton Park, reflecting the area’s industrial past, alongside the Old Warehouse on Bridge Street, a reminder of Rotherham’s trading and commercial history.
A former mill, a historic pub and a town centre war memorial are among 18 sites added to Rotherham’s local heritage list following a council decision.
Planning officers approved the additions as part of a South Yorkshire-wide project to recognise buildings and landmarks valued by local communities.
Among the sites is the Former Hard Mill in Kiveton Park, reflecting the area’s industrial past, alongside the Old Warehouse on Bridge Street, a reminder of Rotherham’s trading and commercial history.
Residential and civic buildings have also been recognised, including Sherwood House in Wellgate and properties on Herringthorpe Valley Road, which highlight the borough’s historic housing and rural roots.
A large number of the additions are clustered in Rotherham town centre, where buildings along High Street, Bridgegate, College Street and Corporation Street have been included for their contribution to the character and historic layout of the area.
These include rows of commercial properties and former shopfronts that together form part of the town’s traditional streetscape, as well as buildings on Effingham Street, Frederick Street and Doncaster Gate, which reflect the evolution of the town centre over time.
Also included is The Bridge Inn on Greasbrough Road, recognised for its longstanding role as a community pub, and the Kilnhurst War Memorial at St Thomas Church Cemetery, which holds clear historical and social significance as a place of remembrance.
Council officers said all 18 sites were assessed by an expert panel using agreed South Yorkshire heritage criteria and were judged to be of local importance.
While the report does not provide detailed individual descriptions for each building, it states they were selected for their contribution to the borough’s historic, architectural or community identity.
The designation does not give the same protection as national listing, but means the significance of the buildings must now be taken into account when planning applications are considered.
A consultation with property owners found no objections to most of the sites, although four initially raised concerns. Officers said these were not based on heritage grounds and no further objections were received.
More than 100 sites in Rotherham have now been included on the local heritage list as part of the wider South Yorkshire scheme, which is being led by the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service.
The council said the list will continue to be reviewed, with further buildings potentially added in future.
The 18 sites added to Rotherham’s Local Heritage List are:
Former Hard Mill, Kiveton Park
Recognised for its industrial heritage, reflecting the area’s history of milling and local employment.
Sherwood House, Wellgate
Noted for its architectural character and contribution to the historic residential streetscape.
Quay Furniture (Wharf House/The Old Warehouse), Bridge Street
A former warehouse building highlighting Rotherham’s commercial and riverside trading past.
252 Herringthorpe Valley Road
Valued as part of a historic farm or rural settlement, illustrating the area’s agricultural origins.
39–47 Bridgegate
A group of traditional town centre buildings contributing to the historic character of Bridgegate.
16–20 College Street
Recognised for their role in the historic development of the town centre and surviving period features.
27–29 College Street
Included as part of a wider group of buildings that define the character of the street.
32–34 Corporation Street
Noted for their architectural detailing and contribution to the historic commercial area.
34–36 Corporation Street
Added as part of a cohesive historic streetscape within the town centre.
34–36 High Street
Buildings that form part of Rotherham’s historic high street frontage.
The Bridge Inn, Greasbrough Road
A traditional public house valued for its social and community history.
35–39 Effingham Street and 29 Frederick Street
A group of buildings reflecting historic commercial and industrial activity.
2–6 High Street
Recognised for their contribution to the historic core of the town centre.
28–30 High Street
Included for their architectural character and role in the historic streetscape.
2 Bridgegate
A prominent building within a key historic street in Rotherham.
38–40 Bridgegate and 2 Upper Millgate
A linked group of buildings showing the evolution of the town centre layout.
Kilnhurst War Memorial, St Thomas Church Cemetery
Of clear historical and communal importance, commemorating local people lost in conflict.
2, 4 and 6 Doncaster Gate
Buildings contributing to the historic entrance into the town centre and its architectural character.