Grade II listed · South Cambridgeshire

Lych Gate to Church of St Peter

Lych Gate to Church of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 25 September 1984. It is one of 2,468 Grade II entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 42% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1226278
Date first listed	25 September 1984
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.24727, -0.12284 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1226278

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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 Lych Gate to Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Peter	II*	29 m
20 and 22, Church Lane	II	129 m
28 and 30, Ermine Street	II	476 m
Lodge to West of the Hall	II	481 m
Papworth Hall	II*	621 m
Mile Post South of Pembroke Farm and West of Caxton Gibbet Inn	II	2.2 km
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	2.2 km
Passhouse Farmhouse	II	2.3 km
Village Bakehouse	II	2.4 km
Manor Cottage	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226278, first listed on 25 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to Church of St Peter?

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.