Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

Thenford House

Thenford House is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 11 September 1953. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 5% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thenford House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1190951
Date first listed	11 September 1953
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.07210, -1.24002 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1190951

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Thenford House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Thenford House

Name	Grade	Distance
Thenford House,water Tank Approximately 12 Metres North	II	26 m
Home Farmhouse	II	228 m
Pump	II	276 m
The Thatched Cottage	II	293 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	308 m
Manor Cottage	II	366 m
Church of St Mary; Headstone Approximately 3 Metres South of East Corner of South Aisle	II	387 m
Church of St Mary; Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres North of North Porch	II	390 m
Church of St Mary	I	391 m
Church of St Mary; Headstone Approximately 4 Metres South of West Window in South Wall Chancel	II	403 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thenford House listed?

Yes. Thenford House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1190951, first listed on 11 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thenford House?

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.