Burghwallis conservation area

Burghwallis was designated a conservation area on 15 June 1978.

In 2014, the Council undertook a review of the features that make this area special and have compiled a detailed appraisal of the conservation area. Officers have also set out proposals on how to protect the area and its character in the future. This was finalised in December 2014 after being out to consultation. The appraisal is available below: (It should be noted that since the appraisal the War Memorial has been designated a Grade II listed building.)

Burghwallis Conservation Area Appraisal

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Burghwallis - Map 1 - Origin and Development

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Burghwallis - Map 2 - Positive Features

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Burghwallis - Map 3 - Negative and Neutral Features

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Burghwallis - Map 4 - Views

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To view the location of the Conservation Area please go to the Heritage Map.

Burghwallis is a rural settlement that has slight twentieth century suburban developments away from its centre and is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Burg. The conservation area is made up of the old settlement clustered along Old Village Street to the west, the old Hall (now St. Anne's Convent) and its immediate grounds, the church of St. Helen and associated buildings in the centre and mainly suburban development set in spacious grounds to the east. The main road through the settlement appears to have been diverted north to the present Grange Lane with the historic development of the original hall.

Limestone was the traditional material, which is rendered on some buildings. Principle roof materials are slate and clay pantiles. Limestone boundary walls are an important and extensive feature of the conservation area. The conservation area is well endowed with mature trees particularly to the central and eastern areas.

Within the conservation area there are seven listed structures; these can be viewed on the maps which form part of the appraisal. They can also be viewed on the Heritage Map which gives the address, grade and reference number of the listed building. The reference number can be used to find the listing description for any individual listed building using the Historic England database. The cross within the churchyard as well as being listed is also a scheduled monument. Just outside the present boundary of the conservation area is the listed pinfold, which is recommended to be added to the conservation area as part of this appraisal.

The above description of the conservation area is only a brief overview and the full appraisal considers in more depth the features that make up the significance of the area.

Burghwallis Conservation Area lies within the area covered by the Burghwallis Neighbourhood Plan which was adopted 24 November 2016. Full details of the plan and its policies which apply to the conservation area can be found at Burghwallis Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Further Information

Further Information about Conservation Areas can be found at Conservation Areas in Doncaster.

If you have any queries about the conservation area contact: conservation@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Tel: 01302 734922 or 735199

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