Ancient & Important Buildings & Structures
In Saltash Civil Parish there are several intact buildings and other structures, plus some partial survivals, which date from before 1600. Two of these are Grade 1 listed, and there are also three post-medieval Grade 1 listed buildings and structures. (Please note that the 800 by 600 pixels photographs linked to from this page will by default open in this window or tab, with no site navigation menu; you will have to use your browser's 'back' function to return here.)
Trematon Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey castle dating from the 11th century, is a Scheduled Monument. The crenellated wall to north-east of the keep is Grade 2 listed, as are the Higher Lodge within the bailey, and the medieval doorway north-east of the keep. There are also three Grade 2 listed Tudor archways in the castle grounds. – Location
St Stephens by Saltash is a Grade 1 listed church dating from the 11th century. Much of the present building is 15th century, but there are still a Norman font and some Norman remains in the tower. Beside the porch, and visible in this picture, is a small Grade 2 listed medieval cross. There is also a Grade 2 listed medieval font in use as a flower bed. – Location
St Nicholas & St Faith is a Grade 1 listed Norman church dating from the 12th century. The church still retains many Norman features including its tower, the south door (now filled in, but visible in this picture), and much of its walls and masonry. Its unusual font is also believed to be Norman. The south porch, visible in this picture, is 15th century. – Location
Three of Saltash's Scheduled Monuments are Grade 2 listed former
chapels:
the 13th century chapel at Erth Barton, now used as a barn –
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the ruins of an early 14th century chapel at Shillingham Farmhouse
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and the remains of a 14th century chapel at Wivelscombe Manor –
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Mary Newman's Cottage is a grade 2 listed building dating from around 1480. The cottage is authentically furnished, with a delightful garden, laid out in Elizabethan style, at the rear. The building and the garden are open to the public in summer, and visitors can also view Tudor utensils, costumes and games. – Location
The small 15th century wayside cross at the crossroads in Trehan is Grade 2 listed and a Scheduled Monument. – Location
Saltash's Town Quay dates from the 16th century. In 1584 Queen Elizabeth I granted Saltash a new charter, which mentioned "the defect of the structure, enclosure and walling of . . . the quay of the town", as a consequence of which the quay was duly rebuilt around 1586. – Location
There is a Grade 2 listed granite doorway dated 1584 incorporated into the modern flat at 10 Tamar Street. – Location
The granite doorway of 43 Lower Fore Street dates from the 16th century. The building as a whole is Grade 2 listed. – Location
The 17th century granite archway and crenellated boundary wall of Kingsleigh House, 15-17 Culver Road, are Grade 1 listed, together with 2 carved acorns set into the rear of this archway and the granite horse trough built in above the archway and in use as a flower trough. – Location
Ince Castle, a Grade 1 listed fortified manor house dating from 1653, is
the oldest brick building (and the only 17th century brick house) in
Cornwall. Incorporated into walls in the grounds there are two Grade 2
listed 17th century Tudor archways. –
Location
Photo credit:
Pereds
The Grade 1 listed Royal Albert Bridge, constructed to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's unique 'Bowstring Suspension Bridge' design was completed in 1859. Officially opened by His Royal Highness Prince Albert on 2nd May 1859, it has been carrying main line trains across the Tamar ever since. – Location
page updated 2025-02-22
