Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul

Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 18 July 1963. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 12% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1193595
Date first listed	18 July 1963
Local planning authority	South Oxfordshire
Location	51.64359, -1.16424 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1193595

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire will require for your works on Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Group of 3 Chest Tombs Approximately 5 Metres to South of Nave of Dorchester Abbey	II	16 m
Dantredg Memorial Approximately 6 Metres South of Nave of Dorchester Abbey	II	18 m
Row of 4 Headstones Adjoining Churchyard Cross to South in Churchyard of Dorchester Abbey	II	35 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 6 Metres South of Dorchester Abbey	I	37 m
4, High Street	II	48 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 15 Metres South West of Tower of Dorchester Abbey	II	51 m
Abbey Guest House	II*	51 m
Row of 3 Headstones Approximately 20 Metres South West of Dorchester Abbey	II	51 m
Churchyard Wall Approximately 5 Metres East of the Toll House	II	62 m
Lychgate Cottage	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1193595, first listed on 18 July 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul?

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.