Grade II listed · Oxford

Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them

Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them 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
Field	Value
Name	Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1369366
Date first listed	28 June 1972
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75249, -1.25037 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1369366

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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 and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them

Name	Grade	Distance
83, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	8 m
84, High Street	II	12 m
85, High Street	II	20 m
42 and 43, High Street	II	29 m
2, QUEENS LANE (See details for further address information)	II	29 m
86 and 87, High Street	II*	31 m
University Examination Schools	II	38 m
2, Queens Lane	II	38 m
University College, Durham Buildings	II	43 m
48, High Street	II	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them listed?

Yes. Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1369366, 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 Wall and Doorway Adjoining the Examination Schools and to the West of Them?

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.