Grade II listed · Cornwall

Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713

Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713 is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 5 November 1987. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 56% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1140498
Date first listed	5 November 1987
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.51579, -4.44736 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1140498

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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 Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713

Name	Grade	Distance
Houseman'S Shaft Engine House at South Phoenix Mine	II	470 m
Prince of Wales Engine House at Phoenix United Mine	II	676 m
Phoenix House	II	840 m
West Rosedown Mine Pair of Engine Houses and 3 Chimneys at Sx 277 717	II	1.2 km
West Rosedown Cottage	II	1.2 km
Cheesewring Farmhouse with Attached Coach House/Stable	II	1.3 km
Far View	II	1.4 km
Clouds Hill Cottage	II	1.5 km
Milestone at Sx 280 709	II	1.5 km
Engine House and Chimney at Jope'S Shaft	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713 listed?

Yes. Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1140498, first listed on 5 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wheal Jenkin Group of 2 Engine Houses and One Chimney at Sx 264 712 and Sx 265 713?

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.