Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm

Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm 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	Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041073
Date first listed	4 December 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.18901, -0.94886 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041073

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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 Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Number 47	II	318 m
Northampton Top Lock Cottage	II	1.0 km
Lock Number 1 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union Canal	II	1.0 km
Lock Number 2 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union Canal	II	1.2 km
Grafton Villas	II	1.2 km
Railway Bridge Over Northampton Road	II	1.3 km
Lock Number 3 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union Canal	II	1.3 km
Thatch End	II	1.4 km
Flight of Steps and Pair of Urns Approximately 40 Metres North East of Gayton Manor	II	1.4 km
Barn at Manor Farm	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm listed?

Yes. Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041073, 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 Milepost Beside Towpath of Grand Union Canal Near Junction with Northampton Arm?

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.