Barnard Castle Conservation Area
Barnard Castle is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 134.8 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 233 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 134.8 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Barnard Castle Bridge, Over the River TeesDL12 9BN
- Grade I Barnard Castle Bridge (That Part in Barnard Castle Civil Parish) and Attached Wall to South EastDL12 9BN
- Grade I BlagravesDL12 8PQ
- Grade I Bowes Museum with Steps and Railings AttachedDL12 8NP
- Grade I Church of St MaryDL12 8PQ
- Grade I Market CrossDL12 8ND
- Grade I Terrace Walls and Steps, and Heraldic Beasts, to South of Bowes MuseumDL12 8NP
- Grade I The CastleDL12 8PR
- Grade II* 10 and 12, Market PlaceDL12 8ND
- Grade II* 15 and 17, Market PlaceDL12 8NF
- Grade II* 21, GalgateDL12 8EQ
- Grade II* 2 and 4, Market PlaceDL12 8ND
- Grade II* 34, the BankDL12 8PL
- Grade II* 38-44, the BankDL12 8PN
- Grade II* 6, 6a, 6b, 8 and 8a, Market PlaceDL12 8ND
- Grade II* Chapel Immediately East of Barnard Castle School DL12 8SX
- Grade II* Entrance Gates and Lodges to Bowes MuseumDL12 8NW
- Grade II* Hopper Tomb Approximately 2 Metres South of Church of St MaryDL12 8PQ
- Grade II* Thorngate House and Attached RailingsDL12 8PY
- Grade II 100 and 102, GalgateDL12 8ES
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Lartington3.6 km
- Greta Bridge4.6 km
- Cotherstone5.1 km
- Whorlton5.6 km
- Bowes6.5 km
- Barningham6.8 km
- Cleatlam7 km
- Little Newsham7.2 km
About Barnard Castle Conservation Area
- Is my property in Barnard Castle Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Barnard Castle Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Barnard Castle?
- Properties in Barnard Castle 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