Stowford Conservation Area

Stowford is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 3.2 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 20 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 3.2 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 BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II* Stone in Churchyard About 3 Metres North of the East Churchyard GateEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Courtis Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II East Gate to ChurchyardEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Hayne BartonEX20 4BZ
• Grade II John Bole Headstone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Mary Bole Headstone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Mourton Headstone About 10 Metres East of the South Aisle of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Pair of Greenslade Headstones About 11 Metres North East of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Pair of Headstones (Chowen and Guscott) About 14 Metres North of the West Wall of the Tower of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Part BartonEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Prest Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Row of 4 Braddon Headstones About 8 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ
• Grade II ShepherdsEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Stables About 20 Metres West of Stowford Grange FarmhouseEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Stowford Grange FarmhouseEX20 4DA
• Grade II Stowford House HotelEX20 4BZ
• Grade II Taylor Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the BaptistEX20 4BZ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Lifton5.1 km
• Bratton Clovelly5.8 km
• North Brentor7.3 km
• Germansweek7.3 km
• Lydford8 km
• Eworthy8.1 km
• Milton Abbot8.1 km
• Bridestowe8.3 km

About Stowford Conservation Area

Is my property in Stowford Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Stowford?

Properties in Stowford 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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