Walls To North West Side Of Penrose Road is a Grade II listed building in the Cornwall local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 February 1994. Retaining wall. 2 related planning applications.

Walls To North West Side Of Penrose Road

WRENN ID: heavy-frieze-wax
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Cornwall
Country: England
Date first listed: 9 February 1994
Type: Retaining wall
Source: Historic England listing

Description

This retaining wall is likely from the 18th century and is situated on the north-west side of Penrose Road in Helston. The wall is constructed of whitewashed rubble with tarred coping stones. There is a break in the wall approximately midway, allowing for vehicular access. The whitewashed walls characteristic of Helston represent a surviving local building tradition and are a distinctive feature of the town.

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