Grade II* listed · West Northamptonshire

2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information)

2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II* listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 December 1953. It is one of 216 Grade II* entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 6% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1067679
Date first listed4 December 1953
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location52.25744, -1.16463 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1067679

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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.

Listed buildings near 2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
Stables (South Block) Behind Number 3 (Saracen'S Head Inn)II19 m
2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information)II*23 m
Stables (North Block) Behind Number 3 (Saracen'S Head Inn)II35 m
Saracen'S Head InnII*35 m
69, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II40 m
12, Sheaf StreetII45 m
67, High StreetII47 m
The Dun Cow InnII50 m
14, Sheaf StreetII55 m
6, Brook StreetII57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1067679, first listed on 4 December 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 2, SHEAF STREET (See details for further address information)?
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.