Grade I listed · Oxford

Magdalen College, the New Buildings

Magdalen College, the New Buildings is a Grade I listed building in Oxford, first listed on 12 January 1954. It is one of 195 Grade I entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 0% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMagdalen College, the New Buildings
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1199727
Date first listed12 January 1954
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75301, -1.24588 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1199727

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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 Magdalen College, the New Buildings

NameGradeDistance
Magdalen College, Wall, Stretching from the North Wing of the Presidents Lodging to the North East Corner of St Swithins QuadrangleII79 m
Magdalen College, Bridge to Addisons WalkII83 m
Magdalen College, the Presidents LodgingII97 m
Magdalen College, Cloister, Great QuadrangleI105 m
Magdalen College, the Founders Tower, Great QuadrangleI107 m
Magdalen College, the Old Grammar HallII*113 m
Magdalen College, the Muniment Tower, Great QuadrangleI115 m
Magdalen College, Wests BuildingsII127 m
Magdalen College, Chapel, Great QuadrangleI135 m
Magdalen College, Hall, Great QuadrangleI137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Magdalen College, the New Buildings listed?
Yes. Magdalen College, the New Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1199727, first listed on 12 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Magdalen College, the New Buildings?
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.