Swaffham Prior Conservation Area

Swaffham Prior is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 31 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 11.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MaryCB25 0LD
• Grade II* Church of St Cyriac and JulittaCB25 0LD
• Grade II 17 and 19, High StreetCB25 0JT
• Grade II 54, 56, 58 and 60, High StreetCB25 0LD
• Grade II 70, High StreetCB25 0LE
• Grade II Anglesey HouseCB25 0LD
• Grade II Dovecote, at Ivy FarmhouseCB25 0HT
• Grade II Dovecote, to Rear of Number 50 Well HouseCB25 0LD
• Grade II Goodwin Manor FarmhouseCB25 0LD
• Grade II Ivy FarmhouseCB25 0HT
• Grade II K6 Telephone KioskCB25 0JT
• Grade II Kent HouseCB25 0JT
• Grade II Knights ManorCB25 0LD
• Grade II Lavender CottageCB25 0LD
• Grade II Number 7 Stocks Barn West Number 9 Stocks Barn EastCB25 0JS
• Grade II Oak CottageCB25 0LD
• Grade II Old Barn HouseCB25 0LD
• Grade II Outbuildings About 7 Metres South West of the ForgeCB25 0LD
• Grade II Pound, Lock Up and Fire Engine HouseCB25 0JS
• Grade II Priory CloseCB25 0LE

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Swaffham Bulbeck1.6 km
• Reach2.2 km
• Burwell High Town2.9 km
• Lode3.8 km
• Burwell North Street4 km
• Bottisham4.3 km
• Exning5.6 km
• Little Wilbraham6.1 km

About Swaffham Prior Conservation Area

Is my property in Swaffham Prior Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Swaffham Prior?

Properties in Swaffham Prior 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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