Grade II listed · Oxford

Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street

Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street 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
Field	Value
Name	Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1047116
Date first listed	28 June 1972
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75333, -1.25958 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1047116

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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 Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Vanburgh House	II*	16 m
22, St Michaels Street	II	17 m
The North Gate Hall	II	18 m
Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House	II	20 m
24, St Michaels Street	II	25 m
Oxford Union Society Debating Hall	II*	32 m
11, St Michaels Street	II	33 m
10, St Michaels Street	II	35 m
8, St Michaels Street	II	41 m
Oxford Union Society Main Block	II*	44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street listed?

Yes. Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1047116, 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 Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street?

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.