Grade II* listed · East Cambridgeshire

Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate)

Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate) is a Grade II* listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 23 September 1950. It is one of 55 Grade II* entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 0% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1331714
Date first listed23 September 1950
Local planning authorityEast Cambridgeshire
Location52.39935, 0.26359 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1331714

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate) listed?
Yes. Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1331714, first listed on 23 September 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate)?
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.