Grade I listed · Oxford

The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral

The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral 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
NameThe Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1046739
Date first listed12 January 1954
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.74961, -1.25479 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046739

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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 The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral

NameGradeDistance
Christchurch, Meadow BuildingsII20 m
Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of ItII35 m
Christchurch, KitchenII37 m
Christchurch, SculleryII39 m
Cathedral ChurchI58 m
Christchurch, Anatomy SchoolII58 m
Christchurch, Walls Surrounding Senior Combination Room GardenII62 m
Bastion 21I80 m
Christ Church, Footbridge and flanking walls in the Memorial GardenII84 m
Christchurch, Outbuilding South of the South Range of Great QuadrangleII88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral listed?
Yes. The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1046739, 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 The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of Cathedral?
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.