Grade II listed · Oxford

Magdalen College, Wests Buildings

Magdalen College, Wests Buildings is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 12 January 1954. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 0% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMagdalen College, Wests Buildings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1369634
Date first listed12 January 1954
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75186, -1.24591 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1369634

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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 Magdalen College, Wests Buildings

NameGradeDistance
Magdalen College, Kitchen, Great QuadrangleI18 m
Magdalen College, Cloister, Great QuadrangleI27 m
Magdalen College, Hall, Great QuadrangleI36 m
Magdalen College, Bridge to Addisons WalkII57 m
Stone on the East Corner of Magdalen Tower, in the High StreetII62 m
Magdalen College, Chapel, Great QuadrangleI69 m
Magdalen College, the Muniment Tower, Great QuadrangleI73 m
Magdalen College, Range on the High StreetI74 m
Magdalen College, the Founders Tower, Great QuadrangleI74 m
Magdalen BridgeII*77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Magdalen College, Wests Buildings listed?
Yes. Magdalen College, Wests Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1369634, first listed on 12 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Magdalen College, Wests Buildings?
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.