Southwell CA Appraisal.pdf - Newark and Sherwood District Council

THE BURGAGE
Burgage Green, Burgage Lane, Lower Kirklington Road, Station Road
Layout
The Burgage area is the surviving remnant of Burgage Manor,
which was a separate Manor within the parish of Southwell. It
was agricultural in character in contrast to the urban Prebendage
and today the contrast between the tightly built commercial area
of King Street and the more open character of the Burgage is
very marked.
Burgage Green itself is an attractive area of informal open space
sloping down to Newark Road. The main traffic and pedestrian
routes through the town bisect it and some architecturally
significant buildings overlook it.
Burgage Lane was formerly called Back Lane and served the
backs of the Prebendal houses on Church Street providing access
to the fields behind. Fields still remain on the south side of
Burgage Lane and it is a feature of the conservation area that
grazing is still continued in the heart of the town.
Burgage Green
Burgage Lane
Although there are some superb listed buildings in The Burgage,
it is still the park like setting that remains the dominant feature.
Both the modern and historic development pattern has been
characterised by large houses in large plots and many dwellings
are obscured from open view behind attractive green boundaries.
Station Road is quite separate from The Burgage but it is the
main approach to the conservation area from the north. It is a
C19 extension to the town leading towards the former railway
line and station. The regular rail passenger service ceased in 1959 but retained goods traffic
until 1964. The western part of the former railway line is now used as the Southwell Trail. The
trail forms the northern boundary of the built area of modern Southwell.
Beyond the former railway line is the river Greet that
provided power for Greet Lily Mill, which stands
adjacent to it. This former flour mill has now been
converted to residential use. Although unlisted, it is a
landmark building defining the entrance to the
conservation area and appearing in wider views.
Greet Lilly Mill
Summary
• The distinct boundary between the commercial
area of King Street and the Burgage should be maintained.
• The open fields to the south of Burgage Lane should remain undeveloped.
• Any proposals to increase density by further development in large plots should be resisted.
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