Higher Ashton Conservation Area
Higher Ashton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.4 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 18 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 8.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St John the BaptistEX6 7QP
- Grade II* Place BartonEX6 7QP
- Grade II Barn About 40 Metres South East of Place BartonEX6 7QP
- Grade II Beggars RoostEX6 7QR
- Grade II Briar CottageEX6 7QR
- Grade II Deer Leap FarmhouseEX6 7QS
- Grade II Former Wheelwright's Shop South East of Beggars RoostEX6 7QR
- Grade II France Brook Cottage Francis CottageEX6 7QS
- Grade II France CottageEX6 7QS
- Grade II Garden and Farmyard Walls to the South West and South of Place Barton Including and Footbridge Over Shippen Brook and Thatched Building West of Place BartonEX6 7QP
- Grade II Linhay About 30 Metres South East of Place BartonEX6 7QP
- Grade II Lychgate to the Church of St John the Baptist Including Granite StepsEX6 7QP
- Grade II PitmansEX6 7QR
- Grade II Rainbow Cottage Rainbow EndEX6 7QR
- Grade II RidgewayEX6 7QR
- Grade II RidgewayEX6 7QR
- Grade II The BakehouseEX6 7QR
- Grade II Yard Cottage and Adjoining FarmbuildingEX6 7QP
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Lower Ashton1.2 km
- Doddiscombsleigh1.9 km
- Trusham2.5 km
- Dunchideock3.6 km
- Chudleigh5.3 km
- Kenn6.2 km
- Dunsford6.3 km
- Holcombe Burnell6.9 km
About Higher Ashton Conservation Area
- Is my property in Higher Ashton Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Higher Ashton Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Higher Ashton?
- Properties in Higher Ashton 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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