Grade I listed · Peterborough

Great Cloister

Great Cloister is a Grade I listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 7 May 1973. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 31% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGreat Cloister
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1126937
Date first listed7 May 1973
Local planning authorityPeterborough
Location52.57206, -0.23991 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1126937

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Peterborough will require for your works on Great Cloister, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Great Cloister

NameGradeDistance
Well in the Great CloisterI26 m
Bishop's PalaceI41 m
Hostry Passage and Little DorterI45 m
Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and westII*48 m
19, PrecinctsI58 m
Diocesan HouseI64 m
Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St AndrewI66 m
25, PrecinctsII77 m
Lodge to the Bishops PalaceII83 m
Prebendal HouseII83 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Cloister listed?
Yes. Great Cloister is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1126937, first listed on 7 May 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Great Cloister?
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.