Grade I listed · Cherwell

Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House

Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House is a Grade I listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 7 December 1966. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 19% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChapel at Water Eaton Manor House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1046563
Date first listed7 December 1966
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location51.80521, -1.25350 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046563

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House

NameGradeDistance
North Pavilion and Attached Walls Approximately 40 Metres North East of the ManorhouseII22 m
Manor HouseII*38 m
Gateway Approximately 30 Metres East of Water Eaton Manor HouseII41 m
South Pavilion and Attached Walls Approximately 40 Metres East of the ManorhouseII60 m
Dovecote Approximately 80 Metres East of the ManorhouseII76 m
Middle FarmhouseII496 m
Northfield FarmhouseII1.1 km
Wall approximately 10 metres to northeast of St. Frideswides FarmhouseII1.1 km
Northfield Farmhouse, Barn and Stable Range Approximately 30 Metres to North EastII1.2 km
St Frideswides FarmhouseII*1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House listed?
Yes. Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1046563, first listed on 7 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chapel at Water Eaton Manor House?
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.