Grade I listed · Vale of White Horse

Church of the Holy Rood

Church of the Holy Rood is a Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 23% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Holy Rood
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1048702
Date first listed24 November 1966
Local planning authorityVale of White Horse
Location51.58566, -1.50077 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1048702

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Church of the Holy Rood, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Rood listed?
Yes. Church of the Holy Rood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1048702, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Holy Rood?
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.