Grade II listed · Cornwall

The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall

The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 18 March 1991. 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.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1297626
Date first listed18 March 1991
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.08216, -5.31658 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1297626

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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 The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall

NameGradeDistance
The Ship InnII136 m
Former Smithy, Now Part of the Ship InnII146 m
Nos 1-18 and Attached Front Garden and Front Retaining WallsII153 m
Boundary Stone at Sw 6276 2566, Immediately East of Nos 6 and 8 (Not Included)II174 m
Harbour Walls Including East and West Wharfs, Inner Jetties and Main PierII194 m
Lime KilnII200 m
Ring O'Bright WaterII205 m
StrawtopII211 m
Warehouse Occupied by Salt Cellar CraftsII217 m
Breage Cliff and Attached Walls with LetterboxII221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall listed?
Yes. The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297626, first listed on 18 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Bickford Smith Institute and Attached Wall?
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.