Blindcrake Conservation Area

Why is Blindcrake special?

Blindcrake is an historic village with medieval origins located on a quiet rural road. Special qualities include:

• Rural setting between Moota Hill and Clints Crag on a low ridge above the Derwent Valley;
• Distinctive linear settlement pattern comprising a series of 18th century farmhouses, barns and cottages laid out beside a mile-long main thoroughfare;
• Unspoiled surviving relationship between historic village and medieval strip field pattern;
• Majority of buildings have architectural and historic interest, seven of which are grade II listed buildings, and many others which make a positive contribution to the area’s historic character and appearance;
• Well-preserved examples of local Cumbrian stone-built vernacular architecture, both domestic (usually rendered) and agricultural (usually stonework exposed);
• Extensive views to Skiddaw and the Buttermere Fells;
• Trees and small copses that enhance the setting of historic buildings and soften the streetscene, giving parts of the village a sylvan atmosphere;
• Attractive village green with a backdrop of mature trees and expansive southward views;
• Roadside grass verges;
• Prevalent use of local limestone and red sandstone as a walling material, under greenslate roofs, reflecting the underlying geology of the area;
• Surrounding countryside presses right up the side of the area’s spine road and to the rear of roadside plots;
• Strong sense of quiet and tranquillity.