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:
- Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford
- 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
Contact Details
Nicola Brown 01904 601985
