Elsecar Conservation Area

Elsecar is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 119 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 30 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 119 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Building 17, Former Fitting Shop at Elsecar Central WorkshopsS74 8HJ
• Grade II* Building 19, Former Workshop at Elsecar IronworksS74 8ER
• Grade II* Building 1, Former Elsecar Ironworks Casting ShedS74 8ER
• Grade II* Building 22, Former Joiner's Shop, Including Chimney and Rebuilt Boiler House (Building 16)S74 8HJ
• Grade II* Buildings 13-14, Former Railway Station, Offices, Housing and Gate Piers at Elsecar Central WorkshopsS74 8HJ
• Grade II* Buildings 20a and 21, Former Rolling Mill at Elsecar Ironworks, Including Two Halved Colliery Pit WheelsS74 8HJ
• Grade II* Buildings 2 & 3 and Boundary Wall, Former Elsecar Ironworks Entry RangeS74 8ER
• Grade II* Buildings 4-7, Stores at Former Elsecar Central WorkshopsS74 8EP
• Grade II* Buildings 8-12, Former Workshops, Offices and Warehousing at the Former Elsecar Central WorkshopsS74 8HJ
• Grade II* Former Cornish Pumping Engine House at Hemingfield CollieryS73 0PA
• Grade II* Housing at the Former Elsecar Ironworks, 2 and 4 Forge LaneS74 8ER
• Grade II 12 to 15 Skiers Hall CottagesS74 8EU
• Grade II 1-3, Distillery SideS74 8HG
• Grade II 1-9, Cobcar LaneS74 8JG
• Grade II 1 to 15, Old Row and Attached Front Garden WallsS74 8HP
• Grade II 4-8, Distillery SideS74 8HN
• Grade II 56-64 Fitzwilliam Street and Attached Front Garden WallsS74 8EA
• Grade II 9 and 10, Market PlaceS74 8HH
• Grade II Barn Approximately 10 Metres to North-East of Alderthwaite FarmhouseS74 9BS
• Grade II Canal Basin with Its Associated Culvert and Canal Lining at Se3930 0095S73 0PA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Barrow1.5 km
• Wentworth1.8 km
• Thorpe Hesley3.8 km
• Worsbrough4.2 km
• Scholes4.6 km
• Wath-Upon-Dearne5.3 km
• Greasbrough5.6 km
• Darfield5.7 km

About Elsecar Conservation Area

Is my property in Elsecar Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Elsecar?

Properties in Elsecar 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