Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

King Alfred'S Head Public House

King Alfred'S Head Public House is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 6 December 1985. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 43% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	King Alfred'S Head Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1198519
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.58888, -1.42774 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1198519

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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 King Alfred'S Head Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
28 and 29, Market Place	II	17 m
32 and 33, Market Place	II*	31 m
27, Market Place	II	35 m
23 and 24, Market Place	II	35 m
21 and 22, Market Place	II	36 m
5-9, Mill Street	II	42 m
20, Market Place	II	44 m
35, Market Place	II	45 m
Number 36 and Shops Adjoining to South East	II	47 m
Headstone Approximately 12 Metres South of East End of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is King Alfred'S Head Public House listed?

Yes. King Alfred'S Head Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1198519, first listed on 6 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to King Alfred'S Head Public House?

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