Grade II listed · Cambridge

Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue

Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue 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
FieldValue
NameRailings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1126073
Date first listed2 November 1972
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.19699, 0.12241 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1126073

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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 Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue

NameGradeDistance
Bridge Over Hobson'S Brook Opposite Pemberton TerraceII16 m
Telephone Kiosk by BridgeII17 m
Gateway Onto Trumpington Road at the Leys SchoolII20 m
The Building Housing the Library at the Leys School the King George V GatewayII41 m
Chapel at the Leys SchoolII73 m
Railings Round Hobson'S ConduitII91 m
Hobson'S ConduitII*99 m
Headmaster'S House at the Leys SchoolII114 m
Bridge Over Hobson'S Brook Mid Way Along BrooksideII120 m
Nos. 1-12 Scroope Terrace, the 1959 rear extension to no. 1 Scroope Terrace and the railings to the front.II133 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue listed?
Yes. Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126073, 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 Railings Along the West Side of Hobson'S Brook Stretching from Hobson'S Conduit to Brooklands Avenue?
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.