Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court

Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 18 January 1968. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 11% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1077021
Date first listed	18 January 1968
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.31719, -1.11712 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077021

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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 Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatepier and Wall to Left of Entrance to Watford Court	II	8 m
Wall	II	65 m
Wall	II	85 m
Watford Court Coach House	II	98 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	127 m
Wall Bordering South and Part of West Side of Churchyard As Far As South West Corner of Tower of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	151 m
Wall to Right of Entrance to Poynings (Not Inlcuded)	II	210 m
Wall to Left of Entrance to Poynings (Not Included)	II	228 m
Garden Cottage	II	235 m
Wall	II	273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court listed?

Yes. Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077021, first listed on 18 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepier and Wall to Right of Entrance to Watford Court Formerly Listed As Gatepiers on Road North of Watford Court?

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.