Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall

Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 11 March 1974. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 22% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCharlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1327290
Date first listed11 March 1974
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.33142, -4.75667 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1327290

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall

NameGradeDistance
The Pier House Hotel, Harbourside Inn and Attached OutbuildingsII30 m
Former Warehouse and Net LoftII43 m
6, Quay RoadII45 m
5, Quay RoadII46 m
3 and 4, Quay RoadII50 m
7, Quay RoadII50 m
8 and 8a, Quay RoadII55 m
21, Charlestown RoadII55 m
9, Quay RoadII60 m
2, Quay RoadII60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall listed?
Yes. Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1327290, first listed on 11 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Charlestown Harbour, comprising the inner dock and quays; outer basin and piers; eastern breakwater; and the eastern 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.