Thornford Conservation Area

Thornford is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 9.6 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 9.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Parish Church of St Mary MagdaleneDT9 6QY
• Grade II 409, Pound RoadDT9 6QD
• Grade II 421,422 and 423, Church RoadDT9 6QE
• Grade II 425, Church RoadDT9 6QE
• Grade II 435, Longford RoadDT9 6QQ
• Grade II 436 and 437, Longford RoadDT9 6QQ
• Grade II 438 and 439, Longford RoadDT9 6QQ
• Grade II Coffee TavernDT9 6QE
• Grade II Cross HouseDT9 6QD
• Grade II Glebe CottageDT9 6QE
• Grade II Green Hill Dairy House with Attached Front Walls and RailingsDT9 6AD
• Grade II Greenhill FarmhouseDT9 6QD
• Grade II Higher FarmhouseDT9 6QA
• Grade II Pyt House and Attached Front WallsDT9 6QA
• Grade II Telephone BoxDT9 6QD
• Grade II The CottageDT9 6QQ
• Grade II The Grey CottageDT9 6QA
• Grade II The Stores (Ellwood and Son)DT9 6QQ
• Grade II Three Unidentified Monuments South of Church of St Mary MagdaleneDT9 6QY
• Grade II Waverlawns and Attached Outbuildings to SouthDT9 6QD

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Bradford Abbas2 km
• Yetminster2.5 km
• Stoford3.7 km
• Nether Compton4 km
• Longburton4.6 km
• Leigh4.8 km
• Sherborne4.9 km
• Chetnole5 km

About Thornford Conservation Area

Is my property in Thornford Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Thornford Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Thornford?

Properties in Thornford 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