Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North

Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 11 December 1985. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 48% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1198533
Date first listed	11 December 1985
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.56393, -1.46080 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1198533

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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 Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North

Name	Grade	Distance
Downs House	II	20 m
White'S Farmhouse, Barn Approximately 35 Metres South West	II	36 m
White'S Farmhouse, Barn Approximately 20 Metres South West	II	40 m
White'S Farmhouse	II	48 m
Village Hall	II	110 m
The Old Rectory and Parsonage Flat	II	158 m
Rectory Cottage and Cottage Adjoining to West	II	167 m
The Old Rectory, barn approximately 15 metres south-east	II*	177 m
Arabella'S Cottage	II	216 m
Court Farmhouse	II	229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North listed?

Yes. Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1198533, first listed on 11 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Downs House Barn Approximately 10 Metres North?

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.