Grade II* listed · East Cambridgeshire

The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall

The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall is a Grade II* listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 55 Grade II* entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 5% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1331772
Date first listed1 December 1951
Local planning authorityEast Cambridgeshire
Location52.28094, 0.40575 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1331772

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall

NameGradeDistance
Four Outbuildings to East of the Old RectoryII37 m
Tithe Barn (To West of and Adjoining Church Farmhouse)II64 m
Church FarmhouseII77 m
C13 Coffin Lid in Churchyard of Parish Church of St PeterII80 m
Parish Church of St PeterII*94 m
Barn, Stables, Cart Sheds, Granary and Model Farmyard to Church FarmhouseII96 m
Church Farm CottagesII137 m
6, the StreetII187 m
Manor FarmhouseII221 m
Biggen Stud FarmhouseII1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall listed?
Yes. The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1331772, first listed on 1 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Rectory and Old Garden Wall?
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.