Grade I listed · North Northamptonshire

Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall

Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall is a Grade I listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 23 May 1967. It is one of 98 Grade I entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 15% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameApethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1040083
Date first listed23 May 1967
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.54738, -0.49253 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1040083

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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 Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall

NameGradeDistance
Balustrade and Steps to West of the South Front Arcade at Apethorpe PalaceII54 m
Fountain and Basin to West of the Summer House at Apethorpe PalaceII68 m
Well Head Approximately 30 Metres South West of the Orangery at Apethorpe PalaceII68 m
Wall and Gatepier Attached to North East Corner of East Front of Apethorpe PalaceII74 m
Wall, Balustrade, Steps, Gate and Railings at South East Corner of Apethorpe PalaceII80 m
Walls, Balustrades and Steps to South West and South of Apethorpe PalaceII87 m
Steps to South of South Front Arcade at Apethorpe PalaceII90 m
Walls, Gatepiers and Attached Gates Attached to Approximately 40 Metres East of East Front of Apethorpe PalaceII107 m
Stables and Attached House and Granary Approximately 30 Metres North East of Apethorpe PalaceII120 m
Wall and Attached Summer House Attached to South West Corner of the Orangery at Apethorpe Palace and Extending Approximately 170 Metres SouthII126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall listed?
Yes. Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1040083, first listed on 23 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Apethorpe Palace Formerly Known As Apethorpe Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.