Grade II listed · Oxford

Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway

Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 28 June 1972. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 50% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWorcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1184349
Date first listed28 June 1972
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75433, -1.26331 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1184349

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway

NameGradeDistance
Worcester College, South Range with Pump Quadrangle and Old KitchenI44 m
Worcester College, Main BlockI51 m
The Old SchoolII54 m
Worcester College, Entrance Screen and Gates on Beaumont StreetI65 m
Worcester College, Walls in the College GardensII93 m
Worcester College, Gateway on Walton Street to the North of the North RangeI94 m
Worcester College, North RangeI96 m
Worcester CottageII109 m
Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Walton StreetII131 m
24-37, Beaumont StreetII*145 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway listed?
Yes. Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1184349, first listed on 28 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Worcester College, Boundary Wall on Worcester Street, Stretching 60 Yards South from the Entrance Block to the New Gateway?
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.