Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Windhovers

Windhovers is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 6 March 1987. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 53% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Windhovers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1051733
Date first listed	6 March 1987
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.53977, -0.67819 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1051733

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Windhovers

Name	Grade	Distance
16, Station Road	II	64 m
Stonycroft	II	69 m
10, Station Road	II	76 m
Glebe Cottage	II	82 m
4 and 6, Station Road	II	94 m
Northview	II	95 m
2, Station Road	II	96 m
Churchyard Cross Head Approximately 5 Metres South West of South Porch of Church of St James the Great	II	113 m
Church of St James the Great	I	122 m
Stocks and Whipping Post Approximately 10 Metres North of Number 34	II	169 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Windhovers listed?

Yes. Windhovers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1051733, first listed on 6 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Windhovers?

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.