Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel

Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 19 August 1976. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 29% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1189979
Date first listed	19 August 1976
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.12988, -0.98555 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1189979

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel, 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 Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
93, Watling Street West	II	39 m
81, Watling Street West	II	50 m
8, Watling Street East	II	84 m
6, Watling Street East	II	103 m
131, Watling Street West	II	125 m
The Old Brewery House	II	174 m
68/70, Watling Street East	II	186 m
Richmond House	II	215 m
76, Watling Street East	II	219 m
157, Watling Street West	II*	228 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel listed?

Yes. Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189979, first listed on 19 August 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ye Olde Watling Well Hotel?

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.