Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle is a Grade I listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 216 Grade I entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 18% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1270099 |
| Date first listed | 23 January 1973 |
| Local planning authority | Cornwall |
| Location | 50.14408, -5.04217 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1270099 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.
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 Little Dennis Blockhouse, Pendennis Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendennis Castle | I | 389 m |
| Former Sergeants Mess Pendennis Castle | II | 531 m |
| The Storehouse, Pendennis Castle | II* | 541 m |
| The Barrack Block, Pendennis Castle | II | 544 m |
| Former Royal Army Service Corps Store and Attached Courtyard Wall, Pendennis Castle | II | 566 m |
| Warehouse Occupied by Bridon Ropes Limited (The Grain Store) | II | 1.1 km |
| Falmouth Hotel Mariners | II | 1.2 km |
| Bar Terrace | II | 1.4 km |
| Bar Terrace | II | 1.4 km |
| Steps and Walls East of the Chapel | II | 1.5 km |