Tanfield Conservation Area
Tanfield is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 15 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 6.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Walls, Piers, Steps, Gates and Railings in Front of Tanfield HallDH9 9PX
- Grade II* Tanfield HallDH9 9PZ
- Grade II Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Cock Grave Cover Adjacent to West Wall of South Side of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Davison Tomb Adjacent to East Wall of South Side of Nave of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Gate Piers West of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Grey Tomb Circa 10 Metres South West of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Joicey Tomb Circa 20 Metres North East of Gates to Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Stables to Rear of Number 40DH9 9PX
- Grade II St Margarets HouseDH9 9PX
- Grade II The GatehouseDH9 9PX
- Grade II Turnbull Tomb Circa 10 Metres South East of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Walls and Gate Piers South of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Wonders Tomb Circa 20 Metres South of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
- Grade II Wray Tomb Circa 6 Metres South East of Church of St MargaretDH9 9PX
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Beamish Burn1.9 km
- Burnopfield2 km
- Lintzford4.2 km
- Annfield Plain4.3 km
- Medomsley6.7 km
- Iveston7 km
- Low Westwood7.6 km
- Lanchester8.1 km
About Tanfield Conservation Area
- Is my property in Tanfield Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Tanfield Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Tanfield?
- Properties in Tanfield 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