Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary

Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 December 1987. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 79% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041004
Date first listed	4 December 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.23032, -1.03069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041004

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary, 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 Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote Farm, Stable Approximately 2 Metres North of Granary	II	17 m
Home Farmhouse	II	63 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	295 m
Oxhouse at Dovecote Farm	II	397 m
Heyford Lodge	II	835 m
Manor House	II	848 m
49 and 51/53, Church Street	II	906 m
Wall Bounding Churchyard to East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	908 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	915 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	917 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary listed?

Yes. Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041004, first listed on 4 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Farmhouse and Attached Granary?

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.