Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop

Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 13 May 1986. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 45% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1040774
Date first listed	13 May 1986
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.26496, -0.75279 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1040774

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop, 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 Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop

Name	Grade	Distance
39 The Square	II	11 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	38 m
36, the Square	II	43 m
Earls Barton War Memorial	II	54 m
The Old Swan Public House	II	66 m
Wall, Gates, Gatepiers and Railings Approximately 40 Metres South and West of Church of All Saints	II	72 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres South of Chancel of Church of All Saints	II	72 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 10 Metres South East of South Aisle of Church of All Saints	II	88 m
Parish Church Hall	II	95 m
Church of All Saints	I	108 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop listed?

Yes. Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1040774, first listed on 13 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 40 and M and J Greatorex Shop?

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.