Grade I listed · North Northamptonshire

Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings

Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings 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
Field	Value
Name	Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1040347
Date first listed	23 May 1967
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.46209, -0.55653 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1040347

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings, 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 Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Lyveden Cottage	II	559 m
Lyveden New Bield	I	619 m
Barn and Cartshed Range to North West of Aldwincle Lodge (To South of Wadenhoe Great Wood)	II	2.6 km
Aldwincle Lodge (To South of Wadenhoe Great Wood)	II	2.6 km
Fermyn Woods Hall, and Attached Stables and Ancillary Buildings	II*	2.7 km
Church of St Mary, Chest Tomb 1 Metre South West of South Aisle	II	2.7 km
Church of St. Mary	II*	2.7 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.7 km
War Memorial	II	2.7 km
Well House and Attached Basin Approximately 100 Metres South West of Fermyn Woods Hall	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings listed?

Yes. Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1040347, 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 Lyveden Old Bield and Attached Outbuildings?

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.