Grade II* listed · South Oxfordshire

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II* listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 13 February 1985. It is one of 182 Grade II* entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 46% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1059595
Date first listed	13 February 1985
Local planning authority	South Oxfordshire
Location	51.49797, -0.89579 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059595

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wall and Gate Approximately 30 Metres South	II	34 m
Shiplake College, Tudor Cottage	II	42 m
Shiplake College, Water Tower Approximately 90 Metres North West	II	51 m
Shiplake College, Burr House	II	59 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Cross Approximately 80 Metres North West	II	85 m
Shiplake College	II	126 m
The Plough	II	280 m
Shiplake House	II	307 m
Shiplake Rise Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Barn Approximately 50 Metres West of Shiplake Rise Farmhouse	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1059595, first listed on 13 February 1985. 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 Peter and St Paul?

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.