Grade II* listed · Cherwell

Castle End Monks Court

Castle End Monks Court is a Grade II* listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 8 December 1955. It is one of 102 Grade II* entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 6% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Castle End Monks Court
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1046345
Date first listed	8 December 1955
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	51.98179, -1.31693 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1046345

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Castle End Monks Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Castle End Monks Court

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Hopcraft Lane	II	135 m
7 and 8, Castle Street	II	151 m
Pair of Chest Tombs Approximatley 45 Metres East South East of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	191 m
Group of 3 Chest Tombs Approximately 17 Metres East South East of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	207 m
Barn and Farmbuildings Approximately 30metres North East of Earls Farmhouse	II	214 m
The School House	II	214 m
Earls Farmhouse	II	217 m
Featherton House	II	223 m
Outbuilding and Attached Wall Approximately 10 Metres South East of the Old Vicarage	II	226 m
Pier Approximately 25 Metres South East of Castle House	II	226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle End Monks Court listed?

Yes. Castle End Monks Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1046345, first listed on 8 December 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Castle End Monks Court?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cherwell, 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.