Hardwick and Rowthorne Conservation Area

Hardwick and Rowthorne is one of the largest conservation areas in England, covering approximately 502 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 20 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 502 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St John the BaptistS44 5QH
• Grade I Hardwick HallS44 5QJ
• Grade I Hardwick Old HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II* Range of Outbuildings and Stables, and Walls Enclosing a Courtyard to South of Hardwick HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II Ault Hucknall War MemorialS44 5RW
• Grade II Chest Tomb 10 Metres South West of Church of St John the BaptistS44 5QH
• Grade II Conduit House South of Hardwick Old HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II Engine House, Saw Mill and Attached Chimney at Hardwick Saw MillS44 5QJ
• Grade II Gazebo and Garden Walls at Hardwick HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II Group of Six Statues in the Gardens of Hardwick HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II Hall FarmhouseS44 5QQ
• Grade II Joiner's Shop to North of Saw MillS44 5QJ
• Grade II Pear Tree FarmhouseS44 5QQ
• Grade II Range of Cottages to South West of Hardwick HallS44 5QJ
• Grade II Rowthorne LodgeS44 5QH
• Grade II Shed to North of Engine House and Saw MillS44 5QJ
• Grade II Stables to North West of the Hardwick InnS44 5QJ
• Grade II Stainsby MillS44 5RW
• Grade II The GrangeS44 5QH
• Grade II The Hardwick InnS44 5QJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Stainsby1.7 km
• Astwith2.6 km
• Heath Village2.9 km
• Hardstoft2.9 km
• Teversal3.3 km
• Stony Houghton3.5 km
• Palterton3.9 km
• Pleasley Village4 km

About Hardwick and Rowthorne Conservation Area

Is my property in Hardwick and Rowthorne Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Hardwick and Rowthorne?

Properties in Hardwick and Rowthorne 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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