Grade II listed · South Cambridgeshire

Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College

Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College is a Grade II listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 17 December 1986. It is one of 2,468 Grade II entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 86% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1165403
Date first listed	17 December 1986
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.12698, 0.16401 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165403

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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 Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College

Name	Grade	Distance
Library to Sawston Village College	II	32 m
Fountain in Centre of Courtyard to East of Sawston Village College	II	50 m
Sawston Village College	II	55 m
College House to West of Village College	II	95 m
The Greyhound Public House	II	411 m
82, Mill Lane	II	436 m
Kings Head Public House	II	473 m
Dovecot John Faulker Primary School	II	484 m
Sunnyside and Vine Cottage	II	485 m
26, High Street	II	494 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College listed?

Yes. Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1165403, first listed on 17 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Ornament to Centre of Open Court East of Library of Sawston Village College?

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.