The Hermitage, Southgate, Pontefract - Wakefield

The Hermitage consists of two below ground chambers hewn out of sandstone. The deeper chamber dates from 1386 and consists of a short corridor which leads to a spiral stair which descends to a well. The second chamber, known as the Oratory, is later and consists of a spiral stair which leads to a cell with altar and fireplace. At risk due to flooding. Following completion of a Hydrological Survey a solution to flooding has been identified and negotiations with the owner are progressing.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE HERMITAGE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1135427

Local Planning Authority:

Wakefield

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

The Hermitage

Street Name:

Southgate

Locality:

Pontefract

County:

West Yorkshire

District / Borough:

Wakefield

Parliamentary Constituency:

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.

Previous Priority:

F

Ownership:

Health authority