Magdalene College, Benson Court
Magdalene College, Benson Court is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 2 November 1972. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 30% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Magdalene College, Benson Court |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1332186 |
| Date first listed | 2 November 1972 |
| Local planning authority | Cambridge |
| Location | 52.21010, 0.11568 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1332186 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Magdalene College, Benson Court, 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 Magdalene College, Benson Court
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Magdalene Street | II | 11 m |
| Post Office | II | 13 m |
| 23, Magdalene Street | II | 15 m |
| 26-28, Magdalene Street | II | 17 m |
| 21 and 22, Magdalene Street | II | 25 m |
| 29, Magdalene Street | II | 30 m |
| Magdalene College, the Buildings Surrounding First Court | I | 30 m |
| 20, Magdalene Street | II | 31 m |
| Magdalene College, Mallory Court | II | 40 m |
| The Pickerel Inn | II | 42 m |