Grade II* listed · Cherwell

Hanwell Castle

Hanwell Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 8 December 1955. It is one of 102 Grade II* entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 6% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHanwell Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1287674
Date first listed8 December 1955
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location52.08909, -1.36460 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1287674

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Hanwell Castle, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Hanwell Castle

NameGradeDistance
Group of 5 Chest Tombs Between 10 to 18 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St PeterII61 m
Right Gatepier Approximately 50 Metres West of Hanwell CastleII61 m
Group of Four Seventeenth Century Headstones Approximately 10 Metres 10 Metres South East of South Aisle, Church of St PeterII62 m
Left Gatepier Approximately 50 Metres West of Hanwell CastleII64 m
Church of St PeterI66 m
Chest Tomb Dated 1676 to Mrs Elizabeth Hidd Approximately 15 Metres South West of Porch, Church of St PeterII85 m
6, Main StreetII176 m
Heath FarmhouseII222 m
Spring FarmhouseII250 m
Lane CloseII1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanwell Castle listed?
Yes. Hanwell Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1287674, 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 Hanwell Castle?
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.