Grade II listed · Cambridge

Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas

Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas 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	Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1126218
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.17418, 0.10857 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1126218

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
20 and 22, Grantchester Road	II	15 m
Church of St Mary and St Michael	I	23 m
16 and 18, Grantchester Road	II	30 m
Garden Wall of Anstey Hall Farmhouse	II	43 m
10, 12 and 14, Grantchester Road	II	47 m
The Vicarage	II	63 m
Anstey Hall Farmhouse	II	81 m
The School House	II	107 m
Barn at Anstey Hall Farm	II	115 m
The Old House	II*	140 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126218, 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 Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas?

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.