Grade II listed · Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden

Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106363
Date first listed	26 April 1950
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20856, 0.12165 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106363

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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 Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
33 and 34, Jesus Lane	II	15 m
Sidney Sussex College, East Boundary Wall Flanking Malcom Street	II	20 m
31, Jesus Lane	II	33 m
35-37, Jesus Lane	II	42 m
32, Jesus Lane	II	44 m
Wesley House	II	46 m
7-11, MALCOLM STREET (See details for further address information)	II	59 m
20-22, Jesus Lane	II	62 m
Westcott House	II	67 m
Garden Walls, Railings and Gates of Number 16 (Little Trinity)	I	82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden listed?

Yes. Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106363, 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 Sidney Sussex College, Gateway Entrance from Jesus Lane to the College Garden?

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.