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Wigton Conservation Area


The Conservation Area covers the historic centre of the market town of Wigton in Cumbria. The area is defined by its medieval street and market layout and includes 44 listed buildings and a significant number of Georgian-style houses. St. Mary's Church here has a history dating back to the 12th-century. The Moore Memorial Fountain (aka Market Cross) of 1872 stands in a prominent position at the junction of the two main roads (the B5302 and B5305). The Market and Market Hall remain a central hub for community, culture, and business in the town.

The Conservation Area was designated in 1977 and is designated to protect Wigton’s unique architectural character and medieval street layout.


Note: Map data from Cumberland Council c/o Open Data UK, under the Open Government Licence, imported into Google MyMaps, February 2026. Check with CC for amendments and updates.

Wigton Moore Memorial Fountain Historic Buildings and Monuments in Wigton Conservation Areas Church of St Mary
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Historic Buildings and Monuments in Wigton
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Historic Buildings and Monuments in Wigton
- Listed buildings and scheduled monuments in Wigton, Cumbria, from the National Heritage List for England[1].  In the absence of a published 'local list', some other public buildings of interest may …
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Mary
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's is the Parish Church of Wigton. The church was built in 1788 on the site of an earlier 12th century church. The church was …
Moore Memorial Fountain
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Moore Memorial Fountain
- Overview Map Street View The Moore Memorial is an iconic feature of Wigton, built on the site of an earlier market cross. It is inscribed: "THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY …

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