Bishops Lydeard Conservation Area

Bishops Lydeard is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 14.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 30 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 14.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II* Cross in Churchyard, Church of St MaryTA4 3AS
• Grade II* Lydeard House, Attached Stables and Walls Abutting Entrance to the LatterTA4 3AU
• Grade II 25, Church StreetTA4 3AT
• Grade II Almshouses and Raised Footway and Retaining WallTA4 3AX
• Grade II Altar Tomb, 2 Metres South-West of Tower, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Bishop's Lydeard War MemorialTA4 3AN
• Grade II Chest Tomb, 1 Metre South of the Chancel, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-West of Porch, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Coles Family Chest Tomb, 5 Metres South-West of Tower, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Coles Family Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South-West of Tower, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Farringdon FarmhouseTA4 3BN
• Grade II Five's Tower in Carpark, Lethbridge Arms InnTA4 3BN
• Grade II Footbridge and Railings Over Stream 20 Metres East of Lydeard HouseTA4 3AU
• Grade II Galhampton Winter Chest Tomb, 4 Metres West of Porch, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Gatepiers and Wall Fronting Road, West ViewTA4 3BS
• Grade II Gateway and Gate at North West Entrance to Churchyard, Church of St MaryTA4 3AU
• Grade II John Winter Chest Tomb, 5 Metres South-West of Tower, Chuch of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Market Cross (Remains of) in Churchyard, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT
• Grade II Nicholas Grobham Tomb, 3 Metres South-West of Porch, Church of St MaryTA4 3AT

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Ash Priors1.8 km
• Combe Florey2.4 km
• Cothelstone2.7 km
• Halse3.2 km
• West Bagborough3.9 km
• Lydeard St Lawrence4.8 km
• Hillfarrance4.9 km
• Fitzhead5.2 km

About Bishops Lydeard Conservation Area

Is my property in Bishops Lydeard Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Bishops Lydeard?

Properties in Bishops Lydeard 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.

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