Grade II* listed · Cherwell

Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End

Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End is a Grade II* listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 26 November 1951. It is one of 102 Grade II* entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 0% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1290949
Date first listed	26 November 1951
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	51.82652, -1.27991 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1290949

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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 Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote End and the Old Rectory and Attached Walls and Outbuilding	II	33 m
The Vicarage	II*	118 m
1, Franklin Close	II	128 m
Gateway 5 Metres South South East of Number 17	II	150 m
47, Mill Street	II	160 m
17, Church Street	II	162 m
Attached Outbuilding	II	168 m
Attached Walls and Outbuildings	II	169 m
Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres South East of Number 60 (Grove House)	II	184 m
Grove House and Attached Wall	II	205 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End listed?

Yes. Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1290949, first listed on 26 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Approximately 10 Metres North North East of the Old Rectory and Dovecote End?

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.