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Conservation Area AppraisalAn Appraisal of the Conservation AreaAn OverviewThe Appraisal plan identifies those buildings, views, and key features thatare considered essential to the special character or appearance of theConservation Area. In addition to listed buildings it also includes unlistedbuildings of particular individual or group value, which are indicatedon the plan as notable. This is not to undermine the value of otherunmarked buildings or structures that reflect the historic development ofthe village without detracting from its special qualities.10 and 12 on the corner of the B3046and Dundridge LaneIndividual hedgerows have not been included on the Appraisal plan.However, their contribution to the character of the Conservation Areashould not be underestimated and their significance is implicit in theAppraisal.The two settlements within the Conservation Area share somecharacteristics, but are distinctive in many other respects. Both are essentiallyrural in character, with buildings lining the main road along the CandoverValley. Both contain a variety of building types and styles and other specialfeatures, such as open spaces, topography and formal landscapes.May CottageThe special interest of Brown Candover lies in the strong linear space,along which are several significant buildings and inter-related spaces.Large farm complexes and polite buildings still predominate, and arelinked by a series of important public and private spaces. Most notable ofthese are the setting to Candover House, and the sports field in front ofSt Peter’s Church.Chilton Candover contains fewer buildings and is, therefore, of specialinterest more because of the topography and position of individualbuildings in the landscape. The main road winds through this part of theConservation Area, creating short views around its bends and anticipationof buildings and features beyond. The earthworks and former churchon the hill rising behind Manor Farmhouse are particularly distinctivefeatures.This Appraisal divides the Conservation Area into two sub-areas thatcharacterise the distinctive qualities of Brown Candover (Area 1) andChilton Candover (Area 2).Built FormThere are 18 buildings located within Brown and Chilton CandoverConservation Area included on the Statutory List of Buildings of SpecialArchitectural or Historic Interest. They all listed as being of local orregional special interest (Grade II), apart from the St Peter’s Church inBrown Candover, which is of national importance (Grade II*).4Brown and Chilton Candover
Conservation Area AppraisalThere are various building types, mainly dating between the 16th and19th centuries dispersed throughout the villages. Often located at keyvisual points in the streetscene, they make a significant contributionto the special qualities of the Conservation Area. Some older buildingshave been altered over successive periods, to accommodate changesin their use or contemporary architectural fashions. The re-fronting inbrick of existing timber-framed buildings was particularly common in the18th century. Another popular alteration was the insertion of carefullyarranged sash windows to produce a polite elevation. Other buildingshave retained more completely their vernacular form and materials.The villages are predominantly residential in character, although largeagricultural buildings dominate part of Brown Candover. The large farmcomplexes at Moth Farm and Robey’s Farm are prominent features alongthe main road. Manor Farm, at Chilton Candover, occupies a similarlyprominent location. They all provide clear reminders of the importanceof the agricultural industry in the purpose and development of theConservation Area, as well as special intrinsic architectural interest.Old School BuildingsThere are also small cohesive groups of buildings. Examples are the 19thcentury brick and flint faced cottages (Nos 39-46, on the B3046) and theOld School buildings in Brown Candover. Generally, there is little patternof cohesion in the built form of the Conservation Area.There are several unlisted buildings that contribute positively to thespecial character of the Conservation Area. These buildings date mainlyfrom the 19th and early 20th centuries and are scattered among thelisted buildings representing the expansion of the village. They arepredominantly constructed of vernacular materials and strongly reinforcethe street pattern of the new village. Some possess features of particularinterest, however it is their group value, in association with adjacentlisted buildings, that significantly contributes to the overall special interestof the Conservation Area.View across sports fields toSt Peter’s ChurchKey Individual BuildingsArea 1 - Brown CandoverThe medieval St Peter’s Church was demolished in 1844. The presentbuilding (Grade II*), dating from 1845, was designed by Thomas HenryWyatt in a Gothic Revival style. It has an aisleless nave, a chancel, and awestern tower with a lead broach spire. The building is constructed ofsquared flintwork with stone dressings to windows, and has a red claytile roof. The church, which sits in a small churchyard above the sportsground below, makes an important contribution to the character of thearea. It dominates the sports ground and is visible along the main road.Brown and Chilton Candover 5
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