Grade II listed · Cambridge

Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road

Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road 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
Field	Value
Name	Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1099097
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.21591, 0.11109 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1099097

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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 Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Lodge of Cambridge General Cemetery	II	22 m
Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall)	II*	255 m
Kerbstones to Pool in Courtyard to West of Hall, New Hall	II*	265 m
Storey'S Almshouses	II	324 m
Fitzwilliam College, Central Hall Building	II	347 m
The Grove	II	353 m
Chapel of St Edmund'S House (Roman Catholic)	II	363 m
Storey'S Almshouses	II	367 m
Social Service Department	II	369 m
55-69, Castle Street	II	380 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road listed?

Yes. Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1099097, 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 Gates and Railings of Cambridge General Cemetery Flanking Histon Road?

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.