Kirk Merrington Conservation Area
Kirk Merrington is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 7 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1993, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 12 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HP
- Grade II Brass Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HP
- Grade II Gate Piers, Gate and Walls to South-West of Hallgarth FarmhouseDL16 7JY
- Grade II Grave Cover 1.5 Metres East of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HW
- Grade II Grave Cover 2 Metres East of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HP
- Grade II Grave Cover Against West Wall of Boiler House North of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HW
- Grade II Hallgarth FarmhouseDL16 7JY
- Grade II Kirk Merrington War MemorialDL16 7HP
- Grade II Shalter Tomb Circa 20 Metres South-West of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HP
- Grade II Shellom House and Outbuilding, and Garden Wall AttachedDL16 7XJ
- Grade II Two Grave Covers Against South Wall of Nave of Church of St John the EvangelistDL16 7HP
- Grade II Wall and Outbuilding Attached to North of Shellom HouseDL16 7XJ
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Windlestone2.9 km
- Tudhoe4.2 km
- Whitworth4.2 km
- Bishop Auckland5.1 km
- Middridge5.3 km
- Mainsforth5.5 km
- Hett5.7 km
- Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland5.7 km
About Kirk Merrington Conservation Area
- Is my property in Kirk Merrington Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Kirk Merrington Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Kirk Merrington?
- Properties in Kirk Merrington 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