Hexton Conservation Area
Hexton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 19.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 12 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 19.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St Faith (Church of England)SG5 3JN
- Grade II Grange HallSG5 3JD
- Grade II Hexton ManorSG5 3JH
- Grade II Hexton Manor FarmhouseSG5 3JD
- Grade II Medieval Cross Base at Hexton Manor (4m to Nw of Porch)SG5 3JH
- Grade II Posting Box Built Into Front Wall of Number 1 Ivy Cottages (Post Office)SG5 3JE
- Grade II Pump on Roadside Opposite Dairy CottagesSG5 3JE
- Grade II Pump on Roadside Opposite Elm Tree CottagesSG5 3JB
- Grade II Pump on Roadside Outside No 4 New CottagesSG5 3JD
- Grade II Pump on Roadside, Outside Nos 1 and 2 New CottagesSG5 3JD
- Grade II Villagers Pump at Junction of Village Street with Barton RoadSG5 3JR
- Grade II Walls to Walled Gardens at Hexton Manor Near Village StreetSG5 3JH
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Pirton4.1 km
- Lilley4.2 km
- Great Offley5.2 km
- Butts Close, Hitchin7.5 km
- Charlton7.5 km
- Ickleford7.7 km
- Hitchin8.1 km
- Hitchin Hill Path8.4 km
About Hexton Conservation Area
- Is my property in Hexton Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Hexton Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Hexton?
- Properties in Hexton 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