Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area
Swaledale and Arkengarthdale barns and walls is one of the largest conservation areas in England, covering approximately 7171.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1989, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 188 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 7103.1 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St AndrewDL11 6HL
- Grade II* Blackburn HallDL11 6HH
- Grade II* Draycott HallDL11 6AW
- Grade II* Ivelet BridgeDL11 6JH
- Grade II* Low Whita (Bells) Farm (East)DL11 6NT
- Grade II* Low Whita (Bells) Farm (West)DL11 6NT
- Grade II* Old Powder MagazineDL11 6RQ
- Grade II* Oxnop HallDL11 6JJ
- Grade II Ad CottageDL11 6AW
- Grade II Ad HouseDL11 6AW
- Grade II Angram FarmDL11 6DT
- Grade II Aygill FarmhouseDL11 6DY
- Grade II Bank Heads East and BarnDL11 6NJ
- Grade II Bank Heads West and ByreDL11 6NJ
- Grade II Barf EndDL11 6PU
- Grade II Barf Side FarmhouseDL11 6PX
- Grade II Barn Approximately 10 Metres West of Ravenseat CottageDL11 6LP
- Grade II Barn Approximately 20 Metres North of Ravenseat FarmhouseDL11 6LP
- Grade II Barney Beck High BridgeDL11 6UH
- Grade II Belle Isle, Wall, Gate-Piers and RailingsDL11 6NF
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Gunnerside1.5 km
- Muker4.9 km
- Thwaite6.5 km
- Reeth8.3 km
- Askrigg8.6 km
- Bainbridge9.7 km
- Castle Bolton11.2 km
- Carperby11.2 km
About Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area
- Is my property in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls?
- Properties in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Barns and Walls 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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