Clayton conservation area

Clayton was designated a conservation area on 7 January 1991. A full appraisal has yet to be carried out.

To view the location of the conservation area go to the Heritage Map.

Clayton is an agricultural village with some modern infill but which has not lost the character of a rural village. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book but appears to have been previously in the vicinity of the Church of All Saints, which is now an isolated site one and a half miles to the west of the actual village of Clayton. The village is reported to have moved as a result of the previous settlement being abandoned due to experiencing a plague epidemic and being re-established in its present position, however the church remained where it was due to it being a stone structure. The settlement is stretched along two sides of a small steep valley which remains undeveloped along its bottom giving an open feel to the area.

Sandstone was the traditional material, but there is also some brick. Principle roof materials are slate and clay pantiles. The village is well endowed with trees, and hedgerows are the predominant boundary treatment.

Within the conservation area there are three listed structures. These can 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 above description of the conservation area is only a brief overview subject to a full appraisal that will consider in more depth the features that make up the significance of the area.

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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