Grade I listed · Isles of Scilly

Bastions and Walls of Star Castle

Bastions and Walls of Star Castle is a Grade I listed building in Isles of Scilly, first listed on 12 February 1975. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 129 listed buildings in Isles of Scilly; 13% of Isles of Scilly’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBastions and Walls of Star Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1141188
Date first listed12 February 1975
Local planning authorityIsles of Scilly
Location49.91519, -6.32115 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1141188

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Bastions and Walls of Star Castle

NameGradeDistance
Star Castle HotelI20 m
Garrison CottageII122 m
Powder Magazine and Blast WallsI123 m
Master Gunner'S HouseII139 m
Gatehouse CottageII*153 m
The Guard HouseII*154 m
Veronica LodgeII159 m
Outer Walls and GatewayI164 m
Newman HouseII*166 m
Hugh HouseII184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bastions and Walls of Star Castle listed?
Yes. Bastions and Walls of Star Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1141188, first listed on 12 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bastions and Walls of Star Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isles of Scilly, 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.