Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary

Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 19 December 1986. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 44% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1182707
Date first listed	19 December 1986
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.85981, -1.59497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1182707

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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 Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Ellis Chest Tomb About 5 Yards North East of Church of St Mary	II	6 m
Yatman Chest Tomb Close to North Chapel of Church of St Mary	II	15 m
South east boundary wall to churchyard	II	20 m
Church of St Mary	I	25 m
Kench Tomb About 17 Yards North of Church of St Mary	II	27 m
The Old Prebendal	II*	32 m
Chest Tomb About 4 Yards West of the Old Prebend	II	34 m
Gilbert Tomb About 6 Yards North East of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	36 m
Goodwin Tomb About 20 Yards North of St Marys Church	II	38 m
Medgraet Tomb About 40 Yards North of Church of St Mary	II	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1182707, first listed on 19 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Morgan Bale Tomb About 3 Yards East of Church of St Mary?

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