Grade I listed · West Oxfordshire

Church of St Denys

Church of St Denys is a Grade I listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 12 September 1955. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 3% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Denys
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1048936
Date first listed	12 September 1955
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.72302, -1.39176 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1048936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Church of St Denys, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Denys

Name	Grade	Distance
Rectory Farm, Dovecote *approximately 20 Metres North North West of Farmhouse	II	31 m
Rectory Farm, Barn Approximately 60 Metres North North East of Farmhouse	II*	51 m
Rectory Farm, Granary Approximately 15 Metres North East East of Farmhouse	II	55 m
Rectory Farmhouse	II*	62 m
Church Farmhouse	II	85 m
The Red Lion Public House	II	90 m
Red Lion Cottages	II	179 m
The Green	II	195 m
Southfield, Barn Approximately 20 Metres North North East of Southfield and 50 Metres North North East of the Dun Cow Public House	II	223 m
Southfield	II	233 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Denys listed?

Yes. Church of St Denys is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1048936, first listed on 12 September 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Denys?

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