Fishlake conservation area

Fishlake was designated a conservation area on 8 June 2004.

The first appraisal of the conservation area was carried out after consultation in 2007-2008 and can be viewed below. Boundary amendments as well as other management proposals have been suggested and are due to be considered.

Fishlake Conservation Area Appraisal

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Fishlake Conservation Area Management Proposals

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

Fishlake is a rural village eight miles to the northeast of Doncaster town centre. It is set in generally flat land that was previously a marsh before being drained in the 18th century. The church of St. Cuthbert dominates the settlement and its early founding reflects Fishlake's early importance as a port, although the village is now removed from the river Don. Other evidence of its previous importance as a port and trading place is the landing, the old custom house and the two market crosses. The village is made up of three distinct historic foci.

The conservation area contains numerous farmsteads reflecting its agricultural past. Buildings tend to be of a relatively simple form and of two storey in brown/orange brick, with clay pantile roofs. There are large numbers of trees around and within the conservation area, particularly willow, which is also found in the numerous hedgerows that exist.

Within the conservation area there are eight listed structures which, as well as other significant buildings and features, are outlined within the appraisal. The listed structures 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. 

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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