Grade II* listed · South Cambridgeshire

Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59)

Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59) is a Grade II* listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 1 December 2005. It is one of 172 Grade II* entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 97% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDuxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1391608
Date first listed1 December 2005
Local planning authoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Location52.09441, 0.12735 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1391608

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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 Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59)

NameGradeDistance
Building 61 (Station Offices)II36 m
Building 62 (Guardhouse)II69 m
Building 11 (Airmen Pilots' Block)II75 m
Duxford: Building 78 (Hangar 5)II*77 m
Building 288 (Sergeants' Mess)II85 m
Building 48 (Works Services Building)II91 m
Buildings 63 and 66 (Stores)II95 m
Duxford: Building 79 (Hangar 4)II*99 m
Building 10 (Station Sick Quarters) and Decontamination AnnexeII109 m
Duxford: Nissen Hut known as Building 171II109 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59) listed?
Yes. Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1391608, first listed on 1 December 2005. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South 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.