Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 8 November 1984. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 34% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1038538
Date first listed	8 November 1984
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.35492, -0.95815 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038538

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on The Old Rectory, 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 The Old Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	I	59 m
The Old School Cottages	II	168 m
Lodge, Gates and Gatepiers to Cottesbrooke Hall (East)	II	221 m
Lodge,gates and Gatepiers to Cottesbrooke Hall (West)	II	239 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East	II	309 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Statue of Licurgus Approximately 100 Metres South West	II	358 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Statue of Epaminondas Approximately 85 Metres South West	II	375 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Statue of Homerus Approximately 66 Metres South West	II	387 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Statue of Socrates Approximately 44 Metres South West	II	398 m
Cottesbrooke Hall, Gatepiers and Gates Aprroximately 40 Metres South West	II	403 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory listed?

Yes. The Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1038538, first listed on 8 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Rectory?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Northamptonshire, 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.