Grade II listed · Cambridge

Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University

Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 82% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLittle Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1126005
Date first listed30 March 1993
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20089, 0.10984 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1126005

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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 Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University

NameGradeDistance
Raised Faculty Block, Cambridge UniversityII42 m
Lady Mitchell Hall, Cambridge UniversityII57 m
Ridley Hall North BlockII90 m
Faculty of Economics and Politics, Cambridge UniversityII96 m
Ridley Hall ChapelII105 m
Ridley Hall West BlockII107 m
Katharine Stephen Rare Books LibraryII120 m
History Faculty BuildingII*134 m
Ridley Hall Entrance BlockII151 m
FinellaII*158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University listed?
Yes. Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126005, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge University?
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.