Grade II listed · Cambridge

51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle

51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 2 November 1972. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 30% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1076984
Date first listed2 November 1972
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20204, 0.11816 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076984

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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 51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle

NameGradeDistance
52, Trumpington StreetII7 m
53, Trumpington StreetII12 m
3, Pembroke StreetII13 m
54, Trumpington StreetII19 m
4, Pembroke StreetII20 m
1, 1a and 1b, Botolph LaneII21 m
Pembroke College, the Buildings Surrounding Old Court (Except the Chapel and Cloister) and Ivy CourtI26 m
2 and 3, Botolph LaneII26 m
1, Mill LaneII27 m
5, Pembroke StreetII28 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle listed?
Yes. 51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076984, first listed on 2 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 51 Trumpington Street and 2 Pembroke Street with wall-mounted Richardson Candle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cambridge, 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.