Grade I listed · Oxford

St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge

St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge is a Grade I listed building in Oxford, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 195 Grade I entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 91% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1047051
Date first listed30 March 1993
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75557, -1.24510 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1047051

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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 St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge

NameGradeDistance
St Catherines College, Music RoomI22 m
St Catherines College, Podium and All Buildings Upon ItI75 m
Holywell FordII91 m
St Catherines College, Masters House and Attached Garden Wall to North (Up to Bridge) and SouthI107 m
St Catherines College, Squash CourtsI131 m
St Catherines College, Bicycle StoreI142 m
Church of St CrossI199 m
Holywell ManorII203 m
St Cross CollegeII203 m
Magdalen College, Boundary Wall of the GroveII*211 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge listed?
Yes. St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1047051, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Catherines College, Brick Retaining Wall Running North South 2 Metres West of the Music Room, Between This and the Bridge?
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.