New sites added to county's heritage list

A former mill, a historic pub and a town centre war memorial are among 18 sites that have been added to South Yorkshire's local heritage list.

Rotherham Council approved the additions as part of a county-wide project to recognise buildings and landmarks valued by local communities.

The designation does not give the same protection as national listing, but means the significance of the buildings must be taken into account when planning applications are considered.

More than 100 sites in Rotherham are included on the county-wide list, which is overseen by the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service.

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, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Among the sites are the Former Hard Mill, in Kiveton Park, and the Old Warehouse on Bridge Street.

Also included is The Bridge Inn on Greasbrough Road, which was recognised for its longstanding role as a community pub.

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.

Residential and civic buildings have also been recognised, including Sherwood House in Wellgate and properties on Herringthorpe Valley Road.

The Kilnhurst War Memorial at St Thomas' Church cemetery also joins the list of sites added.

Church warden Colin Proudman said: "It's an important part of our community, so for it to be recognised is very pleasing.

The council said the list will continue to be reviewed, with further buildings potentially added in future.

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