Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby

Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 6 September 1988. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 91% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041601
Date first listed	6 September 1988
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.22472, -0.73911 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041601

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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 Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby

Name	Grade	Distance
Estate Office Including 10 Castle Ashby	II	26 m
The Water Tower	II	26 m
The Laundry Building	II	38 m
The Stable Block	II	39 m
Castle Ashby	I	46 m
The Dairy	II	64 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Balustrading to Forecourt of Castle Ashby	II	114 m
Terrace Gardens	II*	172 m
Headstone Approximately 11 Metres West of South West Angle of South Aisle of Church of St Mary Magdelene	II	173 m
Church of St Mary Magdalen	I	181 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby listed?

Yes. Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041601, first listed on 6 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby?

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.