Grade I listed · Cambridge

Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede

Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede is a Grade I listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChrist'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1125548
Date first listed26 April 1950
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20690, 0.12396 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1125548

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede

NameGradeDistance
56 and 58, King StreetII48 m
62 and 64, King StreetII49 m
54, King StreetII49 m
66, King StreetII50 m
Christ'S College, Wall Bounding the Fellows' Garden on North and West SidesII52 m
50 and 52, King StreetII52 m
Christ'S College, Wall Bounding the Fellows' Garden on East Side and Fronting Miltons WalkII53 m
The Champion of the Thames InnII55 m
46 and 48, King StreetII57 m
The Horse and Groom Public HouseII94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede listed?
Yes. Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1125548, 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 Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph Mede?
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.