Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

Church of St Giles

Church of St Giles is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 19 January 1952. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 3% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Giles
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1052403
Date first listed	19 January 1952
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.23817, -0.88973 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052403

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Church of St Giles, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Giles

Name	Grade	Distance
St Giles' Church School	II	42 m
81-87, St Giles Street	II	48 m
74, St Giles' Street	II	59 m
1-8, St Giles' Terrace	II	64 m
1, Spencer Parade	II	67 m
2 and 3, Spencer Parade	II	69 m
73, St Giles' Street	II	79 m
4 and 5, Spencer Parade	II	81 m
1-12, York Road	II	101 m
6 and 7, Spencer Parade	II	102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Giles listed?

Yes. Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1052403, first listed on 19 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Giles?

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.