Grade II* listed · West Northamptonshire

Dovecote at Manor Farm

Dovecote at Manor Farm is a Grade II* listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 18 May 1988. It is one of 216 Grade II* entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 89% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDovecote at Manor Farm
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1041652
Date first listed18 May 1988
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location52.08024, -0.87342 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1041652

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Dovecote at Manor Farm, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote at Manor Farm listed?
Yes. Dovecote at Manor Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1041652, first listed on 18 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dovecote at Manor Farm?
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.