Wiverton

Wiverton Conservation Area

The Wiverton Conservation Area was designated in December 2023 following a community’s interest to preserve the character of the area.

Wiverton Hall is thought to have been established by Sir Thomas Chaworth (d. 1459). Supporting Charles I of England, Lord Chaworth fortified Wiverton Hall in December 1642, transforming it into a garrison for the King. The remaining gatehouse served as a farmhouse until the early 1800s, when the present house, constructed in the Tudor Gothic Revival style in 1814, replaced it. The mansion remained under the ownership of the Chaworths until the family's direct male line became extinct.

Wiverton boasts six Listed buildings, comprising five Grade 2 Listed cottages and Wiverton Hall, a Grade II* Listed structure. Additionally, the parish is home to two Scheduled Monuments: The Moat and Fishpond, dating back to the 11th or 12th century, and the Medieval Lane, also known as the Covered (or Covert) Way. The Gun Battery redoubt, associated with the latter, has roots in the Civil War when Wiverton was fortified in 1642. Originally, there were two gun batteries, but one was ploughed up in the early 20th century.

The conservation area boundary covers approximately 8.1 ha and includes all the listed buildings and the scheduled monuments.

For further advice, contact Design and Conservation.

Documents to download

• Wiverton Conservation Area Boundary
• Wiverton Conservation Area Appraisal
• Wiverton Conservation Area Appraisal (accessible html page)
• Wiverton Townscape Appraisal