Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Ardington Post Office and Attached House

Ardington Post Office and Attached House is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 25 March 1988. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 83% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ardington Post Office and Attached House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1368632
Date first listed	25 March 1988
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.59345, -1.37685 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368632

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Ardington Post Office and Attached House, 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 Ardington Post Office and Attached House

Name	Grade	Distance
38 and 39, Church Street	II	122 m
The Vicarage	II	150 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 3 Metres North of Tower of Church of Holy Trinity	II	178 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II*	187 m
Nos. 9, 10 and 11 (The Bank) Well Street	II	192 m
Ardington House	II*	202 m
Memorial to Robert Hamilton Linsay and Wife Approximately 20 Metres South West of Church of Holy Trinity	II	219 m
Bassetts	II	331 m
Lamp Post at Su 4302 8833	II	403 m
Ardington Mill House	II	458 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardington Post Office and Attached House listed?

Yes. Ardington Post Office and Attached House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1368632, first listed on 25 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ardington Post Office and Attached House?

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.