Grade II listed · Peterborough

Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979

Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979 is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 6 August 1992. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 97% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1126895
Date first listed	6 August 1992
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.56630, -0.23734 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1126895

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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 Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979

Name	Grade	Distance
Railway Goods Shed at National Grid Reference 195 980	II	59 m
Old Custom House	II	365 m
The Lido	II	428 m
Bull and Dolphin	II	474 m
90, Bridge Street	II	495 m
78, Bridge Street	II	524 m
Gatepiers to Gravel Walk	II	541 m
Wall to Gravel Walk	II	542 m
Former Barns and Stabling to South of Number 20	I	546 m
Great Northern Railway Bridge Number 184	II*	565 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979 listed?

Yes. Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126895, first listed on 6 August 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railway Engine Sheds and Workshops at National Grid Reference 196 979?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Peterborough, 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.