Grade II listed · Cherwell

Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding

Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 26 February 1951. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 0% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1220535
Date first listed	26 February 1951
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	51.82632, -1.28028 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220535

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End	II*	33 m
The Vicarage	II*	92 m
1, Franklin Close	II	105 m
Gateway 5 Metres South South East of Number 17	II	137 m
47, Mill Street	II	140 m
17, Church Street	II	150 m
Attached Outbuilding	II	179 m
Attached Walls and Outbuildings	II	183 m
Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres South East of Number 60 (Grove House)	II	202 m
69, Mill Street	II	207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding listed?

Yes. Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1220535, first listed on 26 February 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding?

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