Grade II* listed · Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College, Cloister Court

Sidney Sussex College, Cloister Court is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 18 May 1967. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 22% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSidney Sussex College, Cloister Court
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1125496
Date first listed18 May 1967
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20779, 0.12021 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1125496

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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, Cloister Court

NameGradeDistance
1-4, Jesus LaneII48 m
University Pitt ClubII48 m
8-10, Jesus LaneII49 m
1 and 2, Bridge StreetII58 m
Sidney Sussex College, the Buildings Surrounding Hall Court and Chapel CourtI58 m
Sidney Sussex College, Walls Fronting Sidney Street, Wall of Hall Court, Wall of Chapel CourtII63 m
35, 36 and 37, Sidney StreetII64 m
3, Bridge StreetII67 m
4, Bridge StreetII74 m
73, Bridge StreetII76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidney Sussex College, Cloister Court listed?
Yes. Sidney Sussex College, Cloister Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1125496, first listed on 18 May 1967. 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, Cloister 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.