Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

The Close

The Close is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 28 November 1986. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 50% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Close
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1189767
Date first listed	28 November 1986
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.48380, -0.81440 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1189767

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on The Close, 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 Close

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Middle Lane	II	54 m
8, Bottom Lane	II	65 m
Barn Approximately 20 Metres North East of the Manor House	II	94 m
The Manor House	II*	105 m
Brockenhurst	II	107 m
Stoke Albany War Memorial	II	233 m
The White Horse Public House	II	256 m
Village Hall and Attached House	II	276 m
The Old House	II*	301 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 20 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Botolph	II	306 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Close listed?

Yes. The Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189767, first listed on 28 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Close?

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.