Almshouses
Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 30 May 1985. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 31% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Almshouses |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1141037 |
| Date first listed | 30 May 1985 |
| Local planning authority | Cornwall |
| Location | 50.26668, -4.91497 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1141037 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Almshouses, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Almshouses
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Cottage | II | 21 m |
| Beggars Roost and Raised Pavement Immediately South | II | 47 m |
| Myrtle House and Cottage | II | 129 m |
| 5, Fore Street | II | 134 m |
| 6 and 7, Fore Street | II | 144 m |
| 8, Fore Street | II | 155 m |
| Congregational Church and Boundary Wall | II | 183 m |
| Clock Tower | II | 201 m |
| K6 Telephone Kiosk, Main Street | II | 209 m |
| 13, Fore Street | II | 216 m |