Grade II listed · Oxford

Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House

Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 28 June 1972. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 50% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMerton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1300776
Date first listed28 June 1972
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75180, -1.25129 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1300776

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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 Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House

NameGradeDistance
Wall of Number 9 Fronting Logic LaneII8 m
Merton College, the Wardens HouseII21 m
9, Merton StreetII25 m
University College, Masters LodgingII32 m
Merton College, Screen Wall of the Wardens HouseII32 m
Street Surface of Merton StreetII41 m
Tennis CourtII46 m
Merton College, St Albans QuadrangleII47 m
University College, Boundary Wall on Logic Lane on Either Side of the Masters LodgingII48 m
University College, Wall on the South Side of Radcliffe QuadrangleII56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House listed?
Yes. Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1300776, first listed on 28 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Merton College, East Garden Wall of the Wardens House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oxford, 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.