Grade II listed · Cornwall

Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan

Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 12 September 1989. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 89% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1142602
Date first listed	12 September 1989
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.25042, -5.26771 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1142602

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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 Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan

Name	Grade	Distance
Tower of Former Church of St Illogan	II*	20 m
Mounting Block on Pavement Close to North End of Churchyard Wall	II	24 m
Cornish Cross Approximately 20 Metres South of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan	II	31 m
Hendrea House	II	35 m
North View	II	47 m
Perkers	II	57 m
Gatepiers, Gates, and Railings at North Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Illogan	II	57 m
Karenza	II	67 m
Church of St Illogan	II	68 m
Cals Meyne Lodge	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan listed?

Yes. Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1142602, first listed on 12 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?

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.