Grade II* listed · Cambridge

Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece

Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1332170
Date first listed	26 April 1950
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20489, 0.11219 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1332170

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 Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece

Name	Grade	Distance
Clare College, Screen and Gates Fronting Queen'S Road	II	71 m
Clare College, Gateway on West Side of Clare Bridge with Flanking Railings and Gates to College Garden	I	112 m
Clare College, Clare Bridge	I	127 m
Clare College Memorial Court	II*	131 m
Falling Warrior Sculpture in Clare College Memorial Court	II	150 m
Clare College, Railings Gates and Brick Plinth Walls on Either Side of the Causeway Between the College West Gate and the Bridge	II	159 m
Clare College, Wall on South Side of Fellows' Garden	II	160 m
King'S College, Gateway to Queen'S Road	II*	162 m
Clare College, Wall on North Side of Master'S Garden	II	163 m
Garret Hostel Bridge Between Clare Bridge and Trinity Bridge on the Cam	II	165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece listed?

Yes. Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1332170, 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 Clare College, Gateway to Clare Hall Piece?

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.