Grade II listed · East Cambridgeshire

Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence

Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence is a Grade II listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 19 June 1972. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 20% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1331685
Date first listed	19 June 1972
Local planning authority	East Cambridgeshire
Location	52.39838, 0.26248 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331685

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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 Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence

Name	Grade	Distance
The Queen's Hall (Headmaster's House)	I	52 m
The Great Hall (Bishop's residence)	I	56 m
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity	I	60 m
Stables to Bishop's Palace	I	68 m
Bishop'S Palace Bishop'S Palace (The Palace School)	I	77 m
Prior's House (Boarding House of the Kings School)	I	80 m
Prior Craudens Chapel	I	85 m
7 and 8, The Gallery	II	94 m
Guest Quarters of the Monastery	I	97 m
The Dark Cloister	I	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence listed?

Yes. Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1331685, first listed on 19 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East 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.