Grade I listed · Cambridge

Church of St Mary and St Michael

Church of St Mary and St Michael is a Grade I listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary and St Michael
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1081526
Date first listed	26 April 1950
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.17397, 0.10854 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1081526

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Church of St Mary and St Michael, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Mary and St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas	II	23 m
20 and 22, Grantchester Road	II	33 m
Garden Wall of Anstey Hall Farmhouse	II	41 m
16 and 18, Grantchester Road	II	44 m
The Vicarage	II	47 m
10, 12 and 14, Grantchester Road	II	52 m
Anstey Hall Farmhouse	II	76 m
Barn at Anstey Hall Farm	II	107 m
The School House	II	111 m
Dovecote at Anstey Hall Farm	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary and St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary and St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1081526, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary and St Michael?

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.