Grade I listed · Cambridge

Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge

Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge is a Grade I listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 2 November 1972. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 30% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePeterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1332192
Date first listed2 November 1972
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20110, 0.11903 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1332192

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge

NameGradeDistance
Peterhouse, Entrance Screen to First CourtI13 m
Peterhouse, the Master'S LodgeI26 m
Pembroke College, Red BuildingII26 m
Church Fence of St Mary the Less Fronting Trumpington StreetII42 m
Peterhouse, Outbuilding to North East of Master'S LodgeII44 m
39 and 40, Trumpington StreetII46 m
Pembroke College, Screen Entrance from Trumpington Street Between the Chapel and the Red BuildingII48 m
Church of St Mary the LessII*56 m
Pembroke College, the Chapel with Hitcham'S CloisterI56 m
Pembroke College, LibraryII*58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge listed?
Yes. Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1332192, first listed on 2 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Peterhouse, Gates and Piers of the Master'S Lodge?
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.