Stable block and riding school, Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth - Rotherham
Monumental stable block and riding school, built in 1768 to the design of John Carr of York, to the northwest of the house. The property of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust. The roof coverings are deteriorating and there is erosion to the stonework, particularly inside the courtyard. The Riding School has been reroofed. Work is underway, supported by Levelling Up and Historic England grants, to repair and convert the southwest portion of the stable courtyard and the Mews Court to facilities to support the work of the Trust.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Stable Block and Riding School
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1203779
- Local Planning Authority:
- Rotherham
- Site Type:
- Stable
Location
- Building Name:
- Stable block and riding school
- County:
- South Yorkshire
- District / Borough:
- Rotherham
- Parish:
- Wentworth
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part 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:
- Charity (heritage)
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II*
Contact Details
Giles Proctor 01904 601948
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England