Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College

Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 12 October 1984. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 28% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1142423
Date first listed	12 October 1984
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.75193, -4.49900 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1142423

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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 Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old College, Outbuilding Adjoining Left Gable End of College, Wall Adjoining Right Front of College	II*	11 m
New College	II	12 m
Hayescott	II	28 m
Church Cottage	II	35 m
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary	I	105 m
Week St Mary War Memorial	II	124 m
Burdenwell Manor and Cottage Adjoining North-East	II*	158 m
Steele Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuilding	II	761 m
Cider House About 3 Metres South-East of Leigh Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Leigh Farmhouse	II*	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College listed?

Yes. Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1142423, first listed on 12 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Well House About 4 Metres East of the Old College?

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.