Grade II listed · Peterborough

Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing

Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 16 February 1981. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 56% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1164319
Date first listed	16 February 1981
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.63477, -0.32753 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1164319

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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 Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing

Name	Grade	Distance
86, Glinton Road	II	246 m
Railway Footbridge at Woodcroft Crossing	II	720 m
Bridge Over Drain South of Woodcroft Crossing	II	848 m
Virginia Cottage	II	1.0 km
Cromwell Mews	II	1.0 km
14, Maxey Road	II	1.0 km
20, Maxey Road	II	1.0 km
Stables and Cartshed to South East of College Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn South South East of College Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Cromwell House	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing listed?

Yes. Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164319, first listed on 16 February 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railway Goods Shed 250 Yards South East of Helpston Crossing?

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.