Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

The Briars

The Briars is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 29 April 1987. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 71% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Briars
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1055801
Date first listed	29 April 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.21230, -1.12744 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1055801

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 The Briars

Name	Grade	Distance
31, Stubbs Road	II	11 m
Ash Tree House and Attached Wall	II	75 m
The Manor House	II	139 m
The Old Plume of Feathers	II	149 m
The Plough	II	209 m
23, Stubbs Road	II	211 m
Red Lyon Cottage	II	234 m
Wansbeck	II	237 m
Church of St Mary	I	254 m
Packhorse Bridge	II	272 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Briars listed?

Yes. The Briars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1055801, first listed on 29 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Briars?

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.