Grade II* listed · Oxford

University of Oxford, St Cross Building

University of Oxford, St Cross Building is a Grade II* listed building in Oxford, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 91% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUniversity of Oxford, St Cross Building
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1369496
Date first listed30 March 1993
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75711, -1.24788 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1369496

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 University of Oxford, St Cross Building

NameGradeDistance
Holywell ManorII65 m
Church of St CrossI101 m
St Catherines College, Boat HouseII137 m
Churchyard Wall of the Church of St CrossII143 m
St Cross CollegeII162 m
St Catherines College, Bicycle StoreI167 m
St Catherines College, Masters House and Attached Garden Wall to North (Up to Bridge) and SouthI195 m
Magdalen College, Boundary Wall of the GroveII*217 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Jowett WalkII224 m
9, Mansfield RoadII233 m

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Oxford, St Cross Building listed?
Yes. University of Oxford, St Cross Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1369496, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to University of Oxford, St Cross Building?
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.