Protection Categories

This page lists the 'protection categories' that have been officially assigned (by Historic England) to some of the sites / structures located within (or otherwise associated with) the Settle-Carlisle Railway Conservation Area (SCRCA).

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Code: CA-Only

This structure does not currently benefit from any official protection beyond that offered by its location within a designated conservation area. However, this does NOT mean that the structure can be altered or demolished. Most of the historic structures within the SCRCA contribute significantly to the 'group value' of all or part of the conservation area. Official 'conservation area consent' is required (from the relevant Local Authority) prior to the alteration or removal / demolition of any historic structure within the SCRCA and conservation area legislation means that there is a presumption in favour of conservation.

Code: CA-Site

The site lies wholly or partially within the Settle-Carlisle Railway Conservation Area (SCRCA). Structures associated with this site (where applicable) may benefit from additional protection such as listing. Check the relevant Location Summaries for further information.

Code: Gr-I

The structure is "a building or structure of exceptional interest - perhaps even internationally important" and it is is listed, grade I.

Code: Gr-II

The structure is "a building or structure that is nationally important and of special interest" and it is is listed, grade II.

Code: Gr-II*

The structure is "a particularly important building or structure, i.e, of more than special interest" and it is is listed, grade II*.

(Note: To avoid problems with special characters in the title and short description for this category, the * character has been replaced with the word 'star'.)

Code: L-Local

The structure is "a building or structure considered worthy of protection at a local level" and it is has been added to the 'Local List'.

Code: NA-Dem

Structure-level protection (i.e. listing) is not applicable as the structure has been wholly or partially demolished (or relocated).

Code: None

The structure or site is outside the current boundary of the Settle-Carlisle Railway Conservation Area and it does NOT benefit from any other form of official protection.

Code: SAM

The structure (or site) is located within "an archaeological site considered by the government to be of national importance", but it is NOT locally or nationally ' listed'.

Code: SAM-I

The structure is located within "an archaeological site considered by the government to be of national importance" and it is  "a building or structure of exceptional interest - perhaps even internationally important" - i.e. it is also grade I listed.

Code: SAM-II

The structure is located within "an archaeological site considered by the government to be of national importance" and it is  "a building or structure that is nationally important and of special interest" - i.e. it is also grade II listed.

Code: SAM-II*

The structure is located within "an archaeological site considered by the government to be of national importance" and it is  "a building or structure that is nationally important and of special interest" - i.e. it is also grade II* listed.

(Note: To avoid problems with special characters in the title and short description for this category, the * character is replaced by the word 'star'.)

Code: SAM-Loc

The structure is located within  "an archaeological site considered by the government to be of national importance"  and it is "a building or structure considered worthy of protection at a local level" - i.e. it has also been included on the 'Local List'.

Code: Unknown

The Protection Category for this structure or site is not yet been ascertained.

 

Errors and omissions

Reasonable efforts are being made to ensure the accuracy of the information obtained and uploaded as part of the SCRCA Project. However, it is possible that a few errors will have crept-in. If you notice any such errors, we would be grateful if you would bring them to our attention using the SCRCA Project Contact Form. The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the members of the SCRCA Project Team do NOT guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this database. If you intend to use and / or act upon any of this information, you are advised to verify its accuracy BEFORE doing so.