Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle

Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 9 February 1959. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 11% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1059519
Date first listed9 February 1959
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.48508, -1.03640 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1059519

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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 Margaret and Bardolf Aisle

NameGradeDistance
Wall Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Margaret and Bardoff AisleII16 m
The Old Manor HouseII*61 m
Mapledurham HouseI66 m
The Wash House and Attached WallsII67 m
Stables Approximately 20 Metres South West of Mapledurham HouseII77 m
Wall Approximately 3 Metres South East of the Old Vicarage and St Margarets HouseII80 m
Statue Approximately 25 Metres North East of Mapledurham HouseII85 m
The MillII*101 m
St Margarets House the Old VicarageII109 m
Statue Approximately 70 Metres North East of Mapledurham HouseII124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle listed?
Yes. Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1059519, first listed on 9 February 1959. 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 Margaret and Bardolf Aisle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South 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.