Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Church of St Helen

Church of St Helen is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 68% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Helen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1368572
Date first listed	24 June 1987
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.70043, -1.32489 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368572

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Church of St Helen, 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 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 Church of St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farmhouse	II	62 m
The Thatched Cottage	II	86 m
The Old Malt House	II	89 m
Lenthalls	II	153 m
The Mill House	II	795 m
Rose Cottage	II	874 m
12, Cothill	II	909 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Gatepier of Former Manor House Approximately 20 Metres South East of Church of St Lawrence	II	1.3 km
Church of St Lawrence	II*	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Helen listed?

Yes. Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1368572, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Helen?

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.