Grade II* listed · Cambridge

History Faculty Building

History Faculty Building is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 12 April 2000. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 89% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHistory Faculty Building
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1380217
Date first listed12 April 2000
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20184, 0.10860 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1380217

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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 History Faculty Building

NameGradeDistance
Faculty of Economics and Politics, Cambridge UniversityII79 m
Raised Faculty Block, Cambridge UniversityII95 m
Lady Mitchell Hall, Cambridge UniversityII125 m
Little Hall and Attached Lecture Theatre Block, Cambridge UniversityII134 m
Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the ChapelII151 m
Harvey Court, Gonville and Caius CollegeII*157 m
Selwyn College ChapelII158 m
Selwyn College, North RangeII163 m
Katharine Stephen Rare Books LibraryII170 m
Selwyn College Master'S LodgeII183 m

Frequently asked questions

Is History Faculty Building listed?
Yes. History Faculty Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1380217, first listed on 12 April 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to History Faculty Building?
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.