Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew

Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 12 September 1955. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 3% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1199490
Date first listed	12 September 1955
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.72105, -1.63987 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1199490

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Matthew	II	39 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Chancel of Church of St Matthew	II	51 m
2 Chest Tombs Approximately 11 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Matthew	II	53 m
Rectory Farmhouse	II	53 m
Church of St Matthew	I	63 m
Group of 4 Chest Tombs Approximately 4 to 9 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Matthew	II	68 m
Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres South West of Rectory Farmhouse	II	105 m
Lime Tree Cottage	II	114 m
Vicarage	II	148 m
The Bell Inn	II	151 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew listed?

Yes. Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1199490, first listed on 12 September 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Cross Approximately 50 Metres East of Church of St Matthew?

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.