West Monkton Conservation Area
West Monkton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 12.4 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 17 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 12.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II* Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of Porch, Church of St AuguistineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Court Cottage Virginia CottageTA2 8NP
- Grade II Court PlaceTA2 8NP
- Grade II EndeavourTA2 8NP
- Grade II Glebe CourtTA2 8QT
- Grade II House Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 16 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Marlows and Wall to North East Fronting RoadTA2 8LU
- Grade II Musgrave's Old FarmhouseTA2 8NW
- Grade II Remains of Font in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Chancel, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Sandford Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 20 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Stocks and Whipping Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II The RectoryTA2 8QT
- Grade II Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres East of Chancel, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Unidentified Chest Tomb in Church Yard About 8 Metres South of Tower, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Chancel, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
- Grade II Wall Bounding Churchyard on West Side for About 40 Metres and Gate at North End Abutting Tower, Church of St AugustineTA2 8QT
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Cheddon Fitzpaine2 km
- Hestercombe2.3 km
- Kingston St Mary4.3 km
- Thornfalcon4.9 km
- Saint Mary and Saint James, Taunton4.9 km
- Staplegrove Road, Taunton5.1 km
- South Road, Taunton5.3 km
- Castle Green and Bath Place, Taunton5.3 km
About West Monkton Conservation Area
- Is my property in West Monkton Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the West Monkton Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in West Monkton?
- Properties in West Monkton 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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