Grade II* listed · North Northamptonshire

Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House

Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House is a Grade II* listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 31 July 1987. It is one of 151 Grade II* entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 61% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1040299
Date first listed31 July 1987
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.41024, -0.58458 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1040299

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House

NameGradeDistance
Statue of Flora Approximately 25 Metres East of East Front of Drayton HouseII*20 m
Fountain Approximately 70 Metres East of East Front of Drayton HouseII39 m
Statue of Bacchus Approximately 25 Metres East of East Front of Drayton HouseII*48 m
Retaining Wall to Fish Pond Approximately 40 Metres South East of Drayton HouseII52 m
Flight of Steps with Urns Approximately 90 Metres East of East Front of Drayton HouseII*54 m
Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from North of East Front of Drayton HouseII67 m
Flight of Steps with Urns Adjacent to North Front of Drayton HouseII*70 m
Walls, Gatepier and Attached Banqueting House and Balustrade Approximately 80 Metres East of Drayton HouseII*73 m
Sundial Approximately 40 Metres South East of South Front of Drayton HouseII77 m
Statue of Samson and the Philistine Approximately 110 Metres East of East Front of Drayton HouseII*79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House listed?
Yes. Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1040299, first listed on 31 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall, Steps and Urns Extending Approximately 80 Metres from South to East Front of Drayton House?
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.