Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding

Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 28 February 1952. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 4% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTrelissick House and Walls Surrounding
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1159398
Date first listed28 February 1952
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.21605, -5.03252 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1159398

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding

NameGradeDistance
Game Larder at Approx 20m to Rear of Trelissick HouseII44 m
The Coach House and Stable Block at Trelissick HouseII48 m
Stable Block at Approx 50m North West of Trelissick HouseII87 m
Cottage at Approx 75m West of Trelissick HouseII98 m
The Kitchen Garden Walls at About 75m North of Trelissick HouseII104 m
The Barn at Approx 70m North West of Trelissick HouseII112 m
Barn at Approx 85m North West of Trelissick HouseII115 m
The Water TowerII153 m
Milestone at Sw 838 395 NwII161 m
Ferris CottageII190 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding listed?
Yes. Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1159398, first listed on 28 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Trelissick House and Walls Surrounding?
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.