Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Tower of Former Church of St Illogan

Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 3% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tower of Former Church of St Illogan
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1328184
Date first listed	1 December 1951
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.25047, -5.26797 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1328184

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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 Tower of Former Church of St Illogan

Name	Grade	Distance
Basset Monument Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan	II	20 m
Cornish Cross Approximately 20 Metres South of Tower of Former Church of St Illogan	II	26 m
Mounting Block on Pavement Close to North End of Churchyard Wall	II	30 m
Hendrea House	II	31 m
Gatepiers, Gates, and Railings at North Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Illogan	II	38 m
North View	II	54 m
Perkers	II	63 m
Church of St Illogan	II	71 m
Karenza	II	73 m
Cals Meyne Lodge	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan listed?

Yes. Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1328184, first listed on 1 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?

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.