Grade II listed · Cornwall

Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles

Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 22 October 1993. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 93% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1115109
Date first listed22 October 1993
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.13732, -5.69209 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1115109

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles

NameGradeDistance
The Count House, Botallack Mine North West of BotallackII398 m
Botallack Manor HouseII*466 m
Outbuildings Immediately North of Botallack Manor HouseII474 m
Barn Approximately 100 Yards North East of Botallack Manor HouseII549 m
The Queen'S Arms InnII585 m
Former Miner'S Dry to North West of Wheal Drea Pumping Engine HouseII604 m
Wheal Drea Pumping Engine HouseII615 m
The Crowns Engine HousesII644 m
House Adjoining North of Truthwall FarmhouseII672 m
Truthwall FarmhouseII675 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles listed?
Yes. Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1115109, first listed on 22 October 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cargodna Pumping House, West Wheal Owles?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cornwall, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.