Built Heritage in Hyndburn

Conservation of the Borough’s special historic, archaeological, architectural and artistic interest is central to maintaining and enhancing the quality of the local environment. Heritage assets may be formally designated as listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments or conservation areas. Others may have local heritage interest and be recognised as locally listed buildings or be included on the Historic Environment Record.

Hyndburn has 109 entries on the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest and one scheduled ancient monument. There are also 10 conservation areas and a developing list of buildings and structures of special local interest. A programme of conservation area appraisals and management plans is underway.

Further details on heritage assets are available by selecting from the following –

• Listed Buildings
• Scheduled Ancient Monument Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin
• Conservation Areas
• Locally Listed Buildings
• Historic Environment Record  (not currently available)
• Heritage at Risk Register
• Townscape Heritage Initiative 2012