Grade I listed · Cornwall

Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings

Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings is a Grade I listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 7 June 1993. It is one of 216 Grade I entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 92% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1297840
Date first listed	7 June 1993
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.63755, -4.36145 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297840

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Store at Rear of Nos 16 and 18 Church Street	II	55 m
Wesley Methodist Church, and Attached Schoolroom, Vestry and Iron Railings	II	55 m
8, High Street	II	62 m
6, High Street	II	63 m
Coupland House and Attached Forecourt Walls	II	63 m
12 and 14, High Street	II	64 m
Schoolroom of Wesley Methodist Church	II	64 m
No 4 Incorporating the Judge'S Kitchen	II*	66 m
1a, Castle Street	II	68 m
The North Gatehouse of Launceston Castle and Attached Walls	I	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings listed?

Yes. Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1297840, first listed on 7 June 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Launceston Castle Keep and attached buildings?

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.