Grade II listed · Oxford

Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It

Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 28 June 1972. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 50% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChristchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1046745
Date first listed28 June 1972
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.74960, -1.25429 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046745

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It

NameGradeDistance
Christchurch, Meadow BuildingsII31 m
The Chapter House and Dorter Range to South of CathedralI35 m
Bastion 21I62 m
Cathedral ChurchI65 m
Christchurch, KitchenII71 m
Christchurch, SculleryII72 m
Wall, East of Bastion 21I89 m
Christchurch, Anatomy SchoolII91 m
Christchurch, Boundary Wall on East Fronting Merton Grove and Surrounding the Scholars GardenII96 m
Christchurch, Walls Surrounding Senior Combination Room GardenII97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It listed?
Yes. Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1046745, first listed on 28 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Christchurch, Wall Behind the Chapter House and to the South of It?
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.