Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School

Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 6 December 1985. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 43% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1048522
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.58679, -1.42972 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1048522

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School, 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 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 Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School

Name	Grade	Distance
King Alfred'S School	II	33 m
Wall Approximately 20 Metres South of King Alfred'S School	II	56 m
32-36, Priory Road	II	114 m
22, 24, 26 and 30, Priory Road	II	126 m
St Michael'S House	II	127 m
20, Priory Road	II	141 m
16 and 18, Priory Road	II	149 m
Priors Hold	II	163 m
Remains of Market Cross Inside Number 19	II	163 m
Orchard House	II	168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School listed?

Yes. Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1048522, first listed on 6 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Library Approximately 20 Metres North West of King Alfred'S School?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Vale of White Horse, 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.