Grade II listed · Cornwall

Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East

Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 17 June 1988. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 67% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1142005
Date first listed	17 June 1988
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.15757, -5.21215 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1142005

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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 Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge at Sw703329	II	670 m
Old Bible Christian Chapel Including Adjoining Former Trap House and Courtyard Walls	II	1.1 km
Carnkie Methodist Church Including Courtyard Walls, Gate Piers and Gate	II	1.1 km
Bal Ding Chimney at Sw715328, Retanna Mine	II	1.1 km
Milestone in front of Ruby Terrace, Porkellis	II	1.2 km
Village Pump at Sw716342	II	1.2 km
Milestone at Sw702347	II	1.3 km
Lower Tregantallan	II	1.4 km
Milestone at Sw718328	II	1.4 km
Inscribed Stone at Sw683307	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East listed?

Yes. Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1142005, first listed on 17 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Medlyn Moor Mine Engine House and Balance-Bob Setting to South East?

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.