Perimeter Walls of Launceston Castle
Perimeter Walls of Launceston Castle is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 7 June 1993. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 92% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Perimeter Walls of Launceston Castle |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1187246 |
| Date first listed | 7 June 1993 |
| Local planning authority | Cornwall |
| Location | 50.63632, -4.36222 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1187246 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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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 Perimeter Walls of Launceston Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The South Gatehouse of Launceston Castle and Attached Buildings | I | 16 m |
| The Guildhall and Town Hall with Attached Coach House | II | 47 m |
| Water Pump at Launceston Castle | II | 57 m |
| 11, Western Road | II | 73 m |
| National Westminster Bank | II | 81 m |
| 20, 20a and 22, Westgate Street | II | 85 m |
| 35, Westgate Street | II | 92 m |
| 24, Broad Street | II | 94 m |
| The Westgate Inn | II | 99 m |
| The White Hart Hotel | II | 108 m |