Grade I listed · Oxford

Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle

Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle is a Grade I listed building in Oxford, first listed on 12 January 1954. It is one of 195 Grade I entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 0% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBrasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1046733
Date first listed12 January 1954
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75304, -1.25431 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046733

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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 Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle

NameGradeDistance
Brasenose College, Little Cloister, Second QuadrangleI3 m
Brasenose College, Chapel, Second QuadrangleI17 m
Brasenose College, East Range, the Old QuadrangleI23 m
Brasenose College, Kitchen Wing, Second QuadrangleI29 m
Brasenose College, South Range, the Old QuadrangleI30 m
Street SurfaceII37 m
Brasenose College, Principals LodgingII38 m
Church of St Mary the VirginI48 m
Radcliffe CameraI49 m
Brasenose College, West Range, Third QuadrangleII50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle listed?
Yes. Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1046733, first listed on 12 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Brasenose College, Library, Second Quadrangle?
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.