Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Remains of St Nicholas'S College

Remains of St Nicholas'S College is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 9 December 1949. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 0% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRemains of St Nicholas'S College
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1181912
Date first listed9 December 1949
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.60191, -1.12201 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1181912

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire will require for your works on Remains of St Nicholas'S College, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of St Nicholas'S College listed?
Yes. Remains of St Nicholas'S College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1181912, first listed on 9 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Remains of St Nicholas'S College?
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.