Grade II listed · Cambridge

St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate

St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate 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
NameSt John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1105683
Date first listed2 November 1972
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20847, 0.11271 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1105683

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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 St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate

NameGradeDistance
St John'S College, High Walk Bridge Over Bin BrookII22 m
St John'S College, Field GateII99 m
St John'S College, Boundary Wall on Queen'S Road Between the Field Gate and Bin BrookII104 m
Merton CottageII129 m
St John'S College, Wilderness Fence Along Queens' Road and Bin BrookII134 m
Merton HouseII142 m
St Johns' College, Bridge Over Bin Brook Between Trinity and St John'S BacksII145 m
St John'S College, Gate to Trinity Piece South East of the WildernessII*153 m
School of PythagorasI154 m
Merton HallII*155 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate listed?
Yes. St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1105683, 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 St John'S College, Four Gates Onto the Wilderness and the Scholars' Garden, North East Gate, North West Gate, South East Gate and South West Gate?
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.