Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 February 1969. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 18% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1192622
Date first listed	4 February 1969
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.05393, -1.21943 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1192622

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Church of St Michael, 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 Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Dated April 20 1642 Approximately 1 Metre South of South East Bay of South Vestry of Church of St Michael	II	12 m
Chest Tomb to John Thicknesse 1725 Approximately 1 Metre East of East Wall of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	22 m
Headstone to Richard B Died 1681 Against Churchyard Wall Approximately 17 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	23 m
Abbey Lodge	II*	35 m
Gateway at Entrance to Abbey Lodge	II	39 m
Barn Approximately 8 Metres North of the Limes	II	190 m
Mauding Cottage	II	196 m
The Malthouse	II	288 m
Manor House	II	1.1 km
Manor House	II*	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1192622, first listed on 4 February 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Michael?

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.