Grade II listed · Cambridge

Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court

Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court 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	Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1139030
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20970, 0.12471 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139030

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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 Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Jesus College, East Range of Chapel Court	II	51 m
Jesus College, North Range of New Court	II	71 m
Jesus College, North Range of Outer Court	I	94 m
Jesus College, the Buildings Surrounding Cloister and Outer Courts, and the East Range of Pump Court (Excluding the North Range of Outer Court)	I	96 m
Jesus College, Wall of Fellows' Garden in Outer Court	II	138 m
Jesus College, Boundary Wall, Piers and Gates on Jesus Lane and the Walls Flanking the Chimney	II	144 m
North Court, Jesus College	II	152 m
Jesus College, Gateway to Victoria Avenue	II	158 m
Gateway to Lane Between Numbers 49 and 50	II	180 m
47 and 48, Jesus Lane	II	182 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court listed?

Yes. Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139030, 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 Jesus College, Gateway and Screen on North Side of Chapel Court?

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.