Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

1-4 Almshouses

1-4 Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 23 April 1952. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 1% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1-4 Almshouses
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1182730
Date first listed	23 April 1952
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.94318, -1.54590 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1182730

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on 1-4 Almshouses, 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 1-4 Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway and Walls to Almshouses	II	15 m
12, Market Street	II	46 m
11, Market Street	II	50 m
The Chequers Public House	II	55 m
10, Market Street	II	56 m
9, Market Street	II	61 m
8, Market Street	II	65 m
7, Market Street	II	74 m
6, Market Street	II	83 m
Guildhall	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-4 Almshouses listed?

Yes. 1-4 Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1182730, first listed on 23 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1-4 Almshouses?

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.