Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East

Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 10 December 1971. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 30% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1368355
Date first listed	10 December 1971
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.66735, -1.28261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368355

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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 Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East

Name	Grade	Distance
Organ Blowing Chamber in St Helen'S Churchyard	II	20 m
Brick Alley Almshouses	I	24 m
Church of St Helen	I	29 m
58 and 60, East St Helen Street	II	37 m
54 and 56, East St Helen Street (South-East Side)	II	42 m
52, East St Helen Street	II	48 m
Long Alley Almshouses	I	52 m
50, East St Helen Street	II	54 m
48, East St Helen Street	II	59 m
NOs 1-3, TWITTYS ALMSHOUSES	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East listed?

Yes. Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1368355, first listed on 10 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Vale of White Horse, 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.