Grade II listed · Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court

Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court 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	Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1125495
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20726, 0.11991 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1125495

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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, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court

Name	Grade	Distance
35, 36 and 37, Sidney Street	II	25 m
46, Sidney Street	II	27 m
1 and 2, Green Street	II	36 m
Sidney Sussex College, the Buildings Surrounding Hall Court and Chapel Court	I	37 m
47 and 48, Sidney Street	II	41 m
3-7, Green Street	II	48 m
49, Sidney Street	II	50 m
Sidney Sussex College, Cloister Court	II*	63 m
Trinity College, Statue in Whewell'S Court	II	65 m
10, Green Street	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court listed?

Yes. Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1125495, 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 Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel Court?

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.