Our Historic Buildings
Our charity owns and cares for historic buildings and structures so that they can be enjoyed now and by future generations.
We also review planning applications to ensure that historic buildings in the Cambridge area are not harmed.
We work in partnership with other heritage interests to advocate for the care and protection of Cambridge’s built heritage.
Our historic buildings include:
Wandlebury Iron Age Fort & Country Estate.
There’s 2,000 years of history including an important ancient monument and Grade II listed buildings.
Bourn Windmill.
The oldest surviving windmill in the UK is an ancient monument and is Grade I listed.
Cambridge Leper Chapel.
This fascinating Grade I listed building in Cambridge dates from 1125
Hinxton Watermill.
Was saved from demolition by our charity in 1986. It is the last surviving working watermill on the River Cam. The 17th century mill is Grade II listed.
Orchard Tea Garden.
Made famous by the Bloomsbury Set, this delightful tearoom in Grantchester is
a well-loved piece of cultural heritage and heritage asset.
Tadlow Granary
Tadlow Granary. Is a 15 th century drying barn that was saved from demolition and moved piece-by-piece from a farm in Tadlow to Wandlebury.
Heritage Watchdog
With the help of the knowledgeable volunteers on our Heritage Watch Group we monitor and review planning policies and planning applications. We respond when we are concerned about the potential impact of development on historic buildings and conservation areas.
Conservation Areas & Buildings of Local Interest
We help to support the work of local councils to assess Conservation Areas and Buildings of Local Interest in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.
Conservation Areas are created where a local council identifies an area of special architectural or historic interest, which deserves careful management to protect its character. Any proposals for new development must take account of their impact on a Conservation Area.
Cambridge has 17 Conservation Areas at present, although the large Central Core Conservation Area has been broken down into smaller areas. Visit Cambridge City Council conservation areas to find out more.
Buildings of Local Interest are buildings or structures that make a positive contribution to an area but are not sufficiently important to be nationally Listed. Buildings of Local Interest are designated by councils but are often recommended by groups such as ours.
Please help us protect and care for Cambridge’s historic buildings by becoming a member, making a donation or volunteering your time