Grade II listed · Cornwall

North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn

North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 20 May 1988. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 65% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1289386
Date first listed	20 May 1988
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.52895, -4.98327 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1289386

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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 North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Merryn	II*	30 m
The Old House and studio	II	49 m
Mayview Cottage and Adjoining Cottage Directly to North West of Church of St Merryn	II	57 m
The Pig'S Trough Treveglos Farmhouse	II	132 m
Trenearne	II*	777 m
House Directly to South of Towan Cottage	II	1.1 km
Arts and Crafts Centre	II	1.1 km
Trelowsa Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Chapel of St Merryn (Methodist)	II	1.1 km
Cross in Garden to South West of Tresallyn Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn listed?

Yes. North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1289386, first listed on 20 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to North Churchyard Walls and Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Merryn?

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.