Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden

Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 12 October 2021. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 100% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1475763
Date first listed	12 October 2021
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.67055, -1.27989 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1475763

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden, 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 Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
7, Abbey Close	II	43 m
Abbey Gate	I	56 m
St Nicolas' Church	I	59 m
8 and 9, Abbey Close	II	60 m
Borough Buildings Including Guildhall, Roysse'S School and Gateway at West End of Guildhall	II	64 m
3, Stert Street	II	69 m
5 and 7, Checker Walk	II	71 m
5 and 7, Stert Street	II	72 m
8 Checker Walk	II	75 m
Roysses Court	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden listed?

Yes. Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1475763, first listed on 12 October 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Abbey House and walls to Abbey Close and Trendell's Garden?

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.