Grade II* listed · Oxford

Frewin Hall

Frewin Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Oxford, first listed on 12 January 1954. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 0% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Frewin Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1122646
Date first listed	12 January 1954
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75279, -1.25971 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122646

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Frewin Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Oxford Union Society Old Library	II*	29 m
Oxford Union Society Debating Hall	II*	32 m
32 and 34, New Inn Hall Street	II	44 m
Oxford Union Society Main Block	II*	45 m
11, St Michaels Street	II	50 m
22 and 24, New Inn Hall Street	II	55 m
17 and 19, St Michaels Street	II	56 m
St Peters College, Screen and Gates Between Chapel and Hall Fronting New Inn Hall Street	II	57 m
Garden Wall at Frewin Fronting Shoe Lane	II	58 m
20, New Inn Hall Street	II	59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Frewin Hall listed?

Yes. Frewin Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1122646, first listed on 12 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Frewin Hall?

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