General Cemetery Conservation Area
General Cemetery is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 5.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area includes 10 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 5.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Gateway to General Cemetery with Screen and Flanking WallsS11 8FS
- Grade II* Main Gateway and Lodges to General CemeteryS11 8NR
- Grade II* Old Chapel at General CemeteryS11 8FT
- Grade II Catacombs at Sheffield General CemeteryS11 8NF
- Grade II George Bennet Memorial in General CemeteryS11 8NF
- Grade II James Nicholson Memorial in General CemeteryS11 8NF
- Grade II Montague HouseS11 8FS
- Grade II Monument to Mark Firth 60 Metres East of New Chapel at General CemeteryS11 8NF
- Grade II Monument to William Parker 40 Metres South West of Old Chapel at General CemeteryS11 8FT
- Grade II New Chapel at General CemeteryS11 8FW
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Porter Brook0.1 km
- Broomhall0.6 km
- Nether Edge0.9 km
- John Street0.9 km
- Hanover1 km
- Northumberland Road1.2 km
- Broomhill1.3 km
- Cultural Industries Quarter1.5 km
About General Cemetery Conservation Area
- Is my property in General Cemetery Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the General Cemetery Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in General Cemetery?
- Properties in General Cemetery 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