Grade II listed · Cherwell

The Plough

The Plough is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 2 August 1993. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 97% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Plough
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253425
Date first listed	2 August 1993
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	52.01853, -1.30448 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253425

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on The Plough, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Plough

Name	Grade	Distance
2 Barns Approximately 30 Metres North of Sydenham House	II	79 m
Sydenham House	II	109 m
Fleet Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding	II	121 m
Icehouse Approximately 20 Metres South of Sydenham House	II	138 m
Stud Farm Cottages	II	189 m
Pebsham and Adjoining House	II	196 m
The Old Farmhouse	II	208 m
Adderbury House	II	247 m
East House	II	263 m
Loggia Approximately 15 Metres North West of Adderbury House	II	277 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Plough listed?

Yes. The Plough is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253425, first listed on 2 August 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Plough?

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.