Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

5, Duchess End

5, Duchess End is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 2 August 1972. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 28% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	5, Duchess End
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191195
Date first listed	2 August 1972
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.29078, -0.76714 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191195

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 5, Duchess End

Name	Grade	Distance
The Cottage	II	80 m
Crabtree Cottage Dale Farm Cottages	II	116 m
Village Farmhouse and Attached Barn and Cartsheds	II	122 m
The Griffins Head Public House	II	165 m
The Old Farmhouse	II	188 m
Ivy Cottage and Attached Barn to East	II	214 m
Summer House Approximately 50 Metres South East of Mears Ashby Hall	II	215 m
Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres East of Mears Ashby Hall	II	225 m
The Vicarage	II	250 m
Mears Ashby Hall	II*	254 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 5, Duchess End listed?

Yes. 5, Duchess End is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1191195, first listed on 2 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 5, Duchess End?

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.