Motcombe Conservation Area
Motcombe is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6 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 15 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St MarySP7 9NT
- Grade II 19,20 and 21, Bittles GreenSP7 9NX
- Grade II 1 and 2, Church WalkSP7 9NU
- Grade II 6, Church WalkSP7 9NU
- Grade II 8, Church WalkSP7 9NU
- Grade II Barn House and No 35 the StreetSP7 9NU
- Grade II Churchyard Cross Approximately 2m South of Porch of Church of St MarySP7 9NT
- Grade II Little ThatchSP7 9NU
- Grade II No 40 (Lavinia's Cottage) and No 39SP7 9PE
- Grade II School and SchoolhouseSP7 9NT
- Grade II Table Tomb to Broadway Family Approximately 5m South of South Aisle of Church of St MarySP7 9NT
- Grade II Table Tomb to Richard Haimes, 5m South of Chancel of Church of St MarySP7 9NT
- Grade II The LaurelsSP7 9NU
- Grade II The Old Post OfficeSP7 9NU
- Grade II Tomb to Elizabeth Mary, Marchioness of Westminster of Westminster Approx 30m West of Motcombe ChurchSP7 9NT
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Shaftesbury2.6 km
- Semley4.5 km
- Gillingham4.6 km
- Colesbrook5.2 km
- Wyke5.8 km
- Donhead St Mary5.8 km
- Milton on Stour6 km
- East Knoyle6.2 km
About Motcombe Conservation Area
- Is my property in Motcombe Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Motcombe Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Motcombe?
- Properties in Motcombe 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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