Grade II* listed · Cherwell

Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College

Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College is a Grade II* listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 23 February 1988. It is one of 102 Grade II* entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 59% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1046770
Date first listed	23 February 1988
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	52.06825, -1.38926 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1046770

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College

Name	Grade	Distance
Piers and Flights of Steps Approximately 110 Metres South East of Wroxton College (Central Set)	II	325 m
Piers and Flights of Steps Approximately 120 Metres South East of Wroxton College (Right Set)	II	339 m
Piers and Flight of Steps Approximately 100 Metres South East of Wroxton College (Left Set)	II	339 m
Sundial Approximately 100 Metres South East of Wroxton College, on the Terrace Walk Leading South East from the Doric Temple	II	373 m
Set of Steps and Piers Leading to Temple Approximately 40 Metres South of Wroxton College	II	409 m
Temple Approximately 25 Metres South of Wroxton College	II	425 m
Icehouse Approximately 150 Metres North East of Wroxton College	II*	437 m
Sundial Approximately 5 Metres East of Wroxton College	II	442 m
Lecture Hall, Dining Room, Bar and Kitchen Approximately 15 Metres South of Wroxton College	II	449 m
Detached Mounting Block Approximately 15 Metres South West of Wroxton College	II	460 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College listed?

Yes. Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1046770, first listed on 23 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College?

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.