Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Threefold

Threefold is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 16 June 1972. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 22% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Threefold
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1189931
Date first listed	16 June 1972
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.22333, -0.74319 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1189931

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Threefold, 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 Threefold

Name	Grade	Distance
43-46	II	84 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Balustrading to Forecourt of Castle Ashby	II	279 m
The Stable Block	II	279 m
Estate Office Including 10 Castle Ashby	II	300 m
George Row	II	304 m
South Lodge and Attached Railing, Gatepier and Gate	II	317 m
Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres West of West Front of Castle Ashby	II	318 m
The Laundry Building	II	318 m
The Dairy	II	332 m
The Water Tower	II	333 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Threefold listed?

Yes. Threefold is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189931, first listed on 16 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Threefold?

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.