Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

The Eleanor Cross

The Eleanor Cross is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 9 December 1968. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 17% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Eleanor Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1039797
Date first listed	9 December 1968
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.21707, -0.89741 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039797

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on The Eleanor Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Eleanor Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Cobbler'S Cottage	II	767 m
Mortuary Chapel	II	786 m
76 and 78, High Street	II	812 m
1 and 3, Coldstream Lane	II	817 m
74, High Street	II	856 m
71, High Street	II	858 m
55, High Street	II	944 m
Delapre Abbey	II*	1.0 km
Church of St Edmund	II*	1.0 km
Billiard Room at Delapre Abbey	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Eleanor Cross listed?

Yes. The Eleanor Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1039797, first listed on 9 December 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Eleanor Cross?

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.