Arkesden Conservation Area
Arkesden is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1977 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 22 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 8.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St Mary the VirginCB11 4HB
- Grade II ApplebeeCB11 4HJ
- Grade II Axe and Compasses InnCB11 4EX
- Grade II BaileysCB11 4EZ
- Grade II Barnford CottageCB11 4EZ
- Grade II Box Tree Cottage Old Post CottageCB11 4EZ
- Grade II Church Green CottageCB11 4HB
- Grade II DawsCB11 4EY
- Grade II Glebe CottageCB11 4EY
- Grade II Hill HouseCB11 4EX
- Grade II JeffriesCB11 4HB
- Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Post OfficeCB11 4EX
- Grade II Parsonage CottageCB11 4EX
- Grade II Pen Y WynCB11 4EX
- Grade II Pump on Village GreenCB11 4EX
- Grade II SextonsCB11 4EX
- Grade II Thatched CottageCB11 4EX
- Grade II ThatchesCB11 4EZ
- Grade II The Green ManCB11 4EX
- Grade II The Old ForgeCB11 4EX
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Hill Green2.1 km
- Clavering2.8 km
- Wendens Ambo3.5 km
- Newport3.8 km
- Quendon and Rickling5.1 km
- Elmdon5.6 km
- Audley End5.6 km
- Brent Pelham6.1 km
About Arkesden Conservation Area
- Is my property in Arkesden Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Arkesden Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Arkesden?
- Properties in Arkesden Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.
Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees