With more than 1,500 listed buildings in Cambridge city, there will definitely be some that you recognise.
But the ones that you never would have expected to make the grade are even more interesting.
Listed buildings are those which are seen as of architectural of historical interest, and they are split into three categories.
Grade I buildings are of “exceptional interest”, Grade II* buildings are of “particular importance” and Grade II buildings are of “special interest”.
Most buildings listed across the country (94 per cent) fall into this category.
Here, we look at 10 structures in Cambridge which have been listed.
The Baron Of Beef
Location: Bridge Street
Listing: Grade II listed November 2, 1972
The Pickerel
Location: Magdalene Street
Listing: Grade II listed, March 23, 1962
National Westminster Bank
Location: Bene’t Street and St John’s Street
Listing: Grade II listed, May 18, 1967 and November 2, 1972
The Green Dragon Inn
Location: Water Street
Listing: Grade II listed, November 2, 1972
32-33 Petty Cury (Halifax)
Location: Petty Cury
Listing: Grade II listed, November 2, 1972
25-27 Chesterton Road (Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies)
Location: High Street, Chesterton
Listing: November 2, 1972
The Zion Baptist Church
Location: Bradmore Lane
Listing: February 3, 1994
Richardson Candles in various locations including Trumpington Street, King’s Parade and Trinity Street
Location: Various
Listing: For Trumpington Street, May 6, 2011
Telephone kiosks in various locations including by Jesus Lock Bridge, outside Addenbrooke’s Hospital and outside St Clement’s Church
1 Northampton Street (Primavera sister gallery)
Location: The junction of Northampton Street and Magdalene Street
Listing: Grade II* listed, April 26, 1950
Cory House, Northampton Street
Location: Northampton Street
Listing: Grade II* listed, April 26 1950
Honourable mentions: It may be obvious, but Cambridge University’s colleges, the city’s railway station and the Guildhall are all listed buildings.
What’s your favourite building in the city?
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