Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory

Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory 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	Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1225401
Date first listed	1 March 1990
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.80918, -1.63783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225401

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory, 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 Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Rectory	II*	28 m
Portland Priory Close the Glen	II	29 m
The Actons	II	34 m
Burford Primary School Together with Forecourt Wall and Railings	II	39 m
Old Rectory Cottage	II	49 m
The Yews and Adjoining Garage Range	II	64 m
Link Between the Priory and Lenthall'S Chapel	II*	65 m
Chapel of St John	II*	69 m
The Priory	I	71 m
3-6, Priory Lane	II	77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory listed?

Yes. Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1225401, 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 Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the Priory and the Old Rectory?

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.