Grade II listed · Cornwall

Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls

Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 18 March 2020. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 100% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1468716
Date first listed	18 March 2020
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.23145, -5.22618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1468716

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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 Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls

Name	Grade	Distance
St Andrew's Church War Memorial, Redruth	II	31 m
Church of St Andrew and boundary walls	II	52 m
60 to 66 Falmouth Road Including Outbuilding immediately to South east	II	142 m
Former Wheal Peevor purser's office	II	150 m
Fire Station	II	151 m
Former mining exchange	II	157 m
2 and 4 Falmouth Road	II	159 m
Redruth Buttermarket	II	166 m
Railway viaduct	II	174 m
Former Redruth District Bank and post office	II	175 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls listed?

Yes. Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1468716, first listed on 18 March 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Passmore Edwards Free Library and former Redruth College, and boundary walls?

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.