Grade II listed · Oxford

Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane

Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 29 January 1968. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 47% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1046725
Date first listed29 January 1968
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75448, -1.25372 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046725

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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 Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane

NameGradeDistance
5, New College LaneII14 m
Hertford College, North RangeII19 m
New College Rooms (Hall Next East of Number 5)II20 m
Wall, South Side of St Helens PassageI24 m
6 and 7, New College LaneII30 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Bodleian LibraryII31 m
The Screen Between the Clarendon Building and the Bodleian Library Fronting Catte StreetI31 m
Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College LaneII33 m
Hertford College, RailingsII35 m
Hertford College, Chapel of St Mary at Smiths GateII36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane listed?
Yes. Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1046725, first listed on 29 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hertford College, Bridge Over New College Lane?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oxford, 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.