Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Dovecote Approximately 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House)

Dovecote Approximately 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House) is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 12 October 1988. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 80% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDovecote Approximately 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1065866
Date first listed12 October 1988
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.53749, -0.47645 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065866

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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 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House)

NameGradeDistance
Cairn CottageII30 m
Franey HouseII32 m
Knight'S CottageII47 m
Broughton HouseII66 m
31, Main StreetII90 m
Manor HouseII95 m
Number 53 (Manor Farmhouse) and Attached StablesII105 m
Spinney Farm CottageII111 m
25, Main StreetII132 m
46, Main StreetII145 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House) listed?
Yes. Dovecote Approximately 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065866, first listed on 12 October 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 30 Metres South West of Number 37 (Franey House)?
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.