Grade II listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal

Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal is a Grade II listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 21 April 1986. It is one of 3,105 Grade II entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 52% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNapton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1024442
Date first listed21 April 1986
Local planning authorityStratford-on-Avon
Location52.24213, -1.33098 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1024442

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal listed?
Yes. Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1024442, first listed on 21 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Napton Bottom Lock, Oxford Canal?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.