Grade II* listed · Cambridge

Newnham College, Peile Hall

Newnham College, Peile Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 18 May 1967. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 22% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Newnham College, Peile Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1186762
Date first listed	18 May 1967
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.19980, 0.10554 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1186762

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Newnham College, Peile Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Newnham College, Kennedy Buildings	II*	60 m
Newnham College, Clough Hall	II*	94 m
Selwyn College Hall	II	103 m
Newnham College, House in the College Grounds Circa 100 Yards South of Clough Building	II	111 m
Selwyn College Master'S Lodge	II	125 m
Selwyn College Entrance Block	II	132 m
Newnham College, Hall	II	132 m
Selwyn College Chapel	II	152 m
Newnham College, Old Library	II*	159 m
Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel	II	168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Newnham College, Peile Hall listed?

Yes. Newnham College, Peile Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1186762, first listed on 18 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Newnham College, Peile Hall?

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.