Grade I listed · Vale of White Horse

Abbey Gate

Abbey Gate is a Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 19 January 1951. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 2% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Abbey Gate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1368671
Date first listed	19 January 1951
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.67026, -1.28054 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368671

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Abbey Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Abbey Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
St Nicolas' Church	I	10 m
Borough Buildings Including Guildhall, Roysse'S School and Gateway at West End of Guildhall	II	13 m
3, Stert Street	II	36 m
2-8, STERT STREET (See details for further address information)	II	42 m
Roysses Court	II	44 m
5 and 7, Stert Street	II	44 m
2-8, STERT STREET (See details for further address information)	II	46 m
17 AND 18, MARKET PLACE (See details for further address information)	II	51 m
Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden	II	56 m
5 and 7, Bridge Street	II	59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Gate listed?

Yes. Abbey Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1368671, first listed on 19 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Abbey Gate?

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.