Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West

Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 16 August 1985. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 60% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1059525
Date first listed16 August 1985
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.49484, -1.05176 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1059525

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire will require for your works on Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West, 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 Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West

NameGradeDistance
Hardwick HouseI18 m
Hardwick House Stables Approximately 20 Meteres WestII23 m
Hardwick House Wall Approximately 20 Metres WestII106 m
Hardwick House Pier Approximately 120 Metres East and Attached Wall to NorthII136 m
Hardwick Stud FarmhouseII489 m
Hardwick Stud Farm Barn Approximately 30 Metres North West of FarmhouseII517 m
Holly CopseII748 m
The BaulkII759 m
Holly Copse CottageII781 m
Barn Approximately 10 Metres East of Holmes OakII803 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West listed?
Yes. Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1059525, first listed on 16 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hardwick House Dower House Approximately 5 Metres West?
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.