Grade II listed · Cambridge

Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall

Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 8 April 2026. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 100% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1495713
Date first listed	8 April 2026
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.21166, 0.11247 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1495713

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
1-5, BELL'S COURT (See details for further address information)	II	62 m
School House	II	80 m
The Castle Inn	II	84 m
Castle Street Methodist Church and Sunday School Including Front Gates and Railings	II	85 m
Westminster College Bounds	II	87 m
With Attached Workshop Range and Front Railings	II	92 m
The North West Range of Westminster College	II	101 m
Caretaker'S House in the Grounds of County Hall and About Fifty Yards to the South	II	104 m
55-69, Castle Street	II	112 m
Church of St Peter	II*	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall listed?

Yes. Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1495713, first listed on 8 April 2026. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron Hall?

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.