Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department)

Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department) is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 9 June 1970. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 25% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1192309
Date first listed	9 June 1970
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.30009, -0.69362 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1192309

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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 Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department)

Name	Grade	Distance
Croyland Hall	II	14 m
Barns Immediately South of Tithe Barn	II	61 m
Stone Coffin Lid Approximately 75 Metres West of Croyland Hall	II	67 m
Stone Coffin Approximately 75 Metres West of Croyland Hall	II	69 m
Tithe Barn	I	78 m
32a Sheep Street	II	81 m
3, Burystead Place	II	88 m
Horseshoe Inn Public House	II	89 m
W D Wharton	II	91 m
The Hind Hotel	II*	93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department) listed?

Yes. Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1192309, first listed on 9 June 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Croyland Abbey (Borough of Wellingborough Planning and Building Department)?

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.