Hexham Conservation Area

Hexham is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 103.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 180 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 103.4 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I St Wilfrid's Gateway the Priory GatehouseNE46 3LX
• Grade I The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House ClinicNE46 3NB
• Grade I The Manor OfficeNE46 1XD
• Grade I The Moot HallNE46 1XF
• Grade I The Priory Church of St Andrews'NE46 3NB
• Grade II* 19 and 19a, St Marys ChareNE46 1NQ
• Grade II* 19 and 21, PriestpoppleNE46 1PL
• Grade II* 20 and 22, Market StreetNE46 3NU
• Grade II* 22, Market PlaceNE46 3NX
• Grade II* 24, Market StreetNE46 3LX
• Grade II* 27 and 28, Market PlaceNE46 3PF
• Grade II* Bridge Over Halgut Burn in Grounds of Hexham HouseNE46 3NH
• Grade II* Church of St Mary (Roman Catholic)NE46 2DY
• Grade II* Entrance Gateway to the Henry King Memorial AlmshousesNE46 3PH
• Grade II* Fandango's ClubNE46 1NH
• Grade II* Hexham HouseNE46 3NH
• Grade II* Holy Island CottageNE46 3QL
• Grade II* Holy Island HouseNE46 3QL
• Grade II* Northumberland Fusiliers' War Memorial GatewayNE46 3LS
• Grade II* Orchard HouseNE46 1RN

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Acomb2.5 km
• Wall5.3 km
• Corbridge5.6 km
• Newbrough7.1 km
• Humshaugh7.5 km
• Haydon Bridge9.1 km
• Great Whittington9.9 km
• Newton10.2 km

About Hexham Conservation Area

Is my property in Hexham Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Hexham Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Hexham?

Properties in Hexham 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