Compton Abbas Conservation Area

Compton Abbas is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1995, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 17 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 17 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Tower of the Former Church of St MarySP7 0ND
• Grade II 14SP7 0NJ
• Grade II 16SP7 0NJ
• Grade II 18SP7 0NJ
• Grade II 19SP7 0NJ
• Grade II Barn and Outbuilding Approximately 10m North-West of Manor FarmhouseSP7 0ND
• Grade II Church of St MarySP7 0NL
• Grade II Cross Approximately 7m South-East of Tower of Former Church of St MarySP7 0ND
• Grade II Dairy HouseSP7 0NJ
• Grade II Farm Outbuilding Approximately 5 Metres West of Manor FarmhouseSP7 0ND
• Grade II Garden Wall Immediately North-East of Old Manor FarmhouseSP7 0NB
• Grade II HordersSP7 0NQ
• Grade II Old Churchyard Wall Around Tower of Former Church of St MarySP7 0ND
• Grade II Old Manor FarmhouseSP7 0ND
• Grade II School and SchoolhouseSP7 0NL
• Grade II Unidentified Double Table Tomb Approximately 10m South-East of Tower of Former Church of St MarySP7 0ND
• Grade II Unidentified Table Tomb Approximately 12m East of Tower of Former Church of St MarySP7 0ND

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Fontmell Magna1.8 km
• Sutton Waldron2.8 km
• Ashmore4.1 km
• Iwerne Minster4.3 km
• Shaftesbury4.5 km
• Iwerne Courtney5.9 km
• Stubhampton6.6 km
• Donhead St Mary6.6 km

About Compton Abbas Conservation Area

Is my property in Compton Abbas Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Compton Abbas?

Properties in Compton Abbas 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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