Cockermouth Conservation Area
Cockermouth is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 140.1 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. The area contains 100 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 140.1 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Cockermouth Castle (Residence of Lord Egremont)CA13 9EX
- Grade I Cockermouth Castle (Uninhabited Parts)CA13 9NE
- Grade I Eastern Range of Buildings Lord Egremont's Estate Office and the Office of the Westmorland Green Slate CompanyCA13 9EY
- Grade I Outer GatehouseCA13 9EY
- Grade I Pump Inside the Outer GatehouseCA13 9EY
- Grade I Southern Range of Buildings, Adjoining the Flag Tower (Including Garages, Store Rooms and Castle CottageCA13 9EX
- Grade I Wordsworth House and Garden and Forecourt Walling, and Gate Piers to Wordsworth HouseCA13 9RX
- Grade II* 38,40 and 42, Market PlaceCA13 9NG
- Grade II* 5,7, CastlegateCA13 9EU
- Grade II* 6, CastlegateCA13 9EU
- Grade II* Castlegate HouseCA13 9HA
- Grade II* Church of All SaintsCA13 9PJ
- Grade II* Norham HouseCA13 9GZ
- Grade II* Nos 45 and 47 and Cobbled Forecourt to Nos 45 and 47CA13 9NT
- Grade II 10,12, St Helens StreetCA13 9HZ
- Grade II 10, CastlegateCA13 9EU
- Grade II 11,13, CastlegateCA13 9EU
- Grade II 11-19a, Gote RoadCA13 0HP
- Grade II 11-23, Market PlaceCA13 9NH
- Grade II 12,14, Main StreetCA13 9LQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Papcastle1.1 km
- Greysouthen5.3 km
- Maryport10.1 km
- Hayton10.8 km
- Portland Square, Workington11.6 km
- Brow Top, Workington12 km
- Torpenhow12.1 km
- Blennerhasset12.1 km
About Cockermouth Conservation Area
- Is my property in Cockermouth Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Cockermouth Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Cockermouth?
- Properties in Cockermouth 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