Rock Conservation Area

Rock is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 18.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is a more recently designated area, protected since 2007, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 16 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 18.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Church of Saints Philip and JamesNE66 3SD
• Grade II* Rock HallNE66 3FR
• Grade II 10, 12 and 14, Rock VillageNE66 3SJ
• Grade II 11, Rock VillageNE66 3SD
• Grade II 15 and 17, Rock VillageNE66 3SD
• Grade II 19, Rock VillageNE66 3SD
• Grade II 21 and 23, Rock VillageNE66 3SD
• Grade II 9, Rock VillageNE66 3SD
• Grade II Bridge Over Stream 50 Metres South of Church Saints Philip and JamesNE66 3SD
• Grade II Dovecote 30 Metres South East of Rock FarmhouseNE66 3SE
• Grade II Entrance Screen to Rock HallNE66 3FR
• Grade II Rock Farmhouse and Adjacent Estate OfficeNE66 3SE
• Grade II Signpost at Road Junction South of Rock FarmNE66 3SB
• Grade II The Chapel Outbuildings and Yard Walls at North End of Rock HallNE66 3FR
• Grade II Village HallNE66 3SD
• Grade II Walls of Former Garden to North of Rock HallNE66 3FR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Embleton3.8 km
• Alnwick7.1 km
• Lesbury9.2 km
• Beadnall9.3 km
• Eglingham9.6 km
• Alnmouth10.6 km
• North Sunderland11.3 km
• Seahouses12.1 km

About Rock Conservation Area

Is my property in Rock Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Rock?

Properties in Rock 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