Grade I listed · South Cambridgeshire

Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard

Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard is a Grade I listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 31 August 1962. It is one of 49 Grade I entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 0% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMadingley Hall and Stable Courtyard
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1163528
Date first listed31 August 1962
Local planning authoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Location52.22484, 0.03748 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1163528

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard, 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 Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard

NameGradeDistance
Gateway to Stable Courtyard at Madingley HallII*26 m
North Terrace Retaining Wall and Balustrade at Pleasure Garden, Madingley HallII40 m
Kitchen Garden Wall, at Madingley HallII54 m
Icehouse, at Madingley HallII114 m
Statue of Albert, Prince Consort, at Madingley HallII246 m
Church of St Mary MagdaleneII*274 m
The Lodge at Entrance to Madingley HallII293 m
Bridge at Entrance to Madingley HallII298 m
Gates and Gatepiers, at Entry to Madingley HallII303 m
The Manor HouseII*325 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard listed?
Yes. Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1163528, first listed on 31 August 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Madingley Hall and Stable Courtyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Cambridgeshire, 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.