Grade I listed · Cambridge

Christ'S College, Fellows Building

Christ'S College, Fellows Building is a Grade I listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChrist'S College, Fellows Building
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1320286
Date first listed26 April 1950
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20590, 0.12319 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1320286

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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 Christ'S College, Fellows Building

NameGradeDistance
Christ'S College, Wall Bounding the Fellows' Garden on East Side and Fronting Miltons WalkII76 m
Christ'S College, North East Range, Third CourtII90 m
Emmanuel College, Railings of North Court Fronting Drummer StreetII104 m
Christ'S College, the Buildings Surrounding Entrance Court, with the South East Range of Second CourtI106 m
Christ'S College, Tutor'S HouseII107 m
Emmanuel College, North CourtII107 m
Lloyd'S BankII*118 m
Christ'S College, Bathing Pool and Summer House, Including the Busts of Cudworth, Milton and Saunderson and Stone Vase in Memory of Joseph MedeI123 m
St Andrew the Great War Memorial, CambridgeII129 m
Christ'S College, Wall Bounding the Fellows' Garden on North and West SidesII130 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ'S College, Fellows Building listed?
Yes. Christ'S College, Fellows Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1320286, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Christ'S College, Fellows Building?
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.