Stanhope Conservation Area

Stanhope is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 44.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 40 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* 7/8 Stone HousesDL13 2UW
• Grade II* Church of St ThomasDL13 2UP
• Grade II* Stanhope CastleDL13 2PZ
• Grade II* Stanhope HallDL13 2PF
• Grade II* Unthank HallDL13 2PQ
• Grade II 11, the Butts and Garden Wall AdjoiningDL13 2UQ
• Grade II Bishop Butler's HouseDL13 2UE
• Grade II Butts HouseDL13 2UQ
• Grade II Castle Wall Including Market Lodge, Gateway and Bus ShelterDL13 2UJ
• Grade II Churchyard Walls and Hearse House to North of Church of St ThomasDL13 2UW
• Grade II Churchyard Wall with Gates, Piers and War MemorialDL13 2UL
• Grade II Coach House North of the RectoryDL13 2UE
• Grade II Co-Operative StoresDL13 2WH
• Grade II County Library BranchDL13 2TY
• Grade II Earle and Collingwoods Tombs About 3 Metres South of Church of St ThomasDL13 2UN
• Grade II Former Rectory, Now Parish Hall, Flats and Private HouseDL13 2UE
• Grade II Iley Tomb Circa 28 Metres South of Church of St ThomasDL13 2YZ
• Grade II Market CrossDL13 2UL
• Grade II Memorial Fountain at Junction with Road to FordDL13 2LU
• Grade II Methodist ChapelDL13 2NB

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Frosterley4.1 km
• Eastgate4.1 km
• Wolsingham8.2 km
• Westgate8.7 km
• Hunstanworth10.7 km
• St John's Chapel11 km
• Edmondbyers11 km
• East Blackdene11.3 km

About Stanhope Conservation Area

Is my property in Stanhope Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Stanhope?

Properties in Stanhope 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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