Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

The Old Court and Railings in Front

The Old Court and Railings in Front is a Grade II listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 1 March 1990. It is one of 2,950 Grade II entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 94% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Court and Railings in Front
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1224739
Date first listed	1 March 1990
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.80639, -1.63755 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1224739

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on The Old Court and Railings in Front, 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 The Old Court and Railings in Front

Name	Grade	Distance
The Gabled House	II	9 m
Hill Cottage Rose Cottage	II	14 m
St Winnow	II	17 m
Long Wivets	II	23 m
Mary Phillips	II	23 m
Walrus House	II	29 m
Midhill House	II	31 m
Hillsleigh	II	35 m
Glenthorne House	II	39 m
Hill House	II*	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Court and Railings in Front listed?

Yes. The Old Court and Railings in Front is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1224739, first listed on 1 March 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Court and Railings in Front?

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.