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Planning and Development

Conservation areas list

There are 24 conservation areas in Eden. For information on each conservation area, including character appraisals for some areas, see the list below. For alternative maps of the conservation areas see 'My Eden'.

Conservation area in Eden

Conservation area

Great Salkeld

Date of designation

17 April 2008

Date(s) revised

Not applicable

Description

Great Salkeld lies at the base of the western slope of the Eden Valley, protected from the prevailing winds, on fertile agricultural farming land. The sharp Pennine escarpment is clearly visible to the east. The village is strategically situated on one of the old cattle droving routes from Scotland to London near the River Eden, a Special Area of Conservation. Most of the vernacular buildings date from the mid 17th to late 18th century and are constructed of the local red Penrith sandstone. The oldest buildings are clustered around the central village green and St Cuthbert's Church which dates from the 11th century. An un-inscribed Roman altar was found in 1890 when digging a grave in the churchyard and is now housed in the porch of the church.

Article 4 Direction

Character Appraisal

Yes

Character Appraisal document

Great Salkeld Character Appraisal (PDF: 1.42Mb / 49 pages)

Conservation Area Plan