Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green

Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 27 August 1957. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 23% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStatue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1052950
Date first listed27 August 1957
Local planning authorityWest Oxfordshire
Location51.91533, -1.30567 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1052950

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green

NameGradeDistance
Herm Approximately 86 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North West Corner of Bowling GreenII*22 m
Herm Approximately 86 Metres North North East of Rousham Park and at North East Corner of Bowling GreenII*23 m
Ha Ha Running Between Rousham House and Lodge Adjoining Palladian GatewayII86 m
Statue of Ceres in Bridgeman'S AmphitheatreII*87 m
Statue of Mercury in Bridgeman'S AmphitheatreII*90 m
The Pyramid HouseII*93 m
Rousham HouseI97 m
Statue of Bacchus in Bridgeman'S AmphitheatreII*101 m
Wall Attached to and South East of Rousham HouseII116 m
Urn Approximately 3 Metres from South East Corner of PraenesteII*121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green listed?
Yes. Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1052950, first listed on 27 August 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green?
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.