Grade I listed · Cherwell

Broughton Castle and attached walls

Broughton Castle and attached walls is a Grade I listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 8 December 1955. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 6% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBroughton Castle and attached walls
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1248742
Date first listed8 December 1955
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location52.04040, -1.39185 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248742

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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 Broughton Castle and attached walls

NameGradeDistance
Broughton Castle, Garden Wall Approximately 15 Metres WestII37 m
Broughton Castle, Gatehouse, Bridge and Curtain WallI69 m
Broughton Castle, Stable BlockI80 m
Chest Tomb to William Hains, Dated 1717, Approximately 8 Metres South of Porch of Church of St MaryII135 m
Double Headstone Approximately 4 Metres South of Porch of Church of St MaryII139 m
Headstone to Perkins 1697 Aged 77 Approximately 6 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St MaryII140 m
Headstone Dated 168? Approximately 3 Metres South of Porch of Church of St MaryII141 m
Headstone Approximately 3 Metres South of Porch of Church of St MaryII142 m
Double Headstone Dated 1657 Approximately 7 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII148 m
Headstone Dated 1668 Approximately 4 Metres East of South Aisle of Church of St MaryII152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton Castle and attached walls listed?
Yes. Broughton Castle and attached walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1248742, first listed on 8 December 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Broughton Castle and attached walls?
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.