Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House

Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 19 June 1992. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 90% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1192648
Date first listed19 June 1992
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.42420, -0.67864 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1192648

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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 Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House

NameGradeDistance
Boughton HouseI36 m
The Dower HouseII*102 m
Entrance Gateway to Boughton House and Wall Attached to EastII107 m
Stable Block at Boughton HouseI141 m
Range of Outbuildings Approximately 20 Metres South East of the Dower HouseII148 m
Statue Base at East End of Broad Walk Circa 550 Metres West of Boughton HouseII509 m
Stone Bridge Over River IseII565 m
Boundary Wall to North of Boughton Park, Fronting RoadII654 m
Pair of Gatepiers, Circa 70 Metres East of Montagu HospitalII1.2 km
Church of St MaryI1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House listed?
Yes. Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1192648, first listed on 19 June 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pair of Urns at Head of Flight of Steps Approximately 10 Metres South of West Front, Boughton House?
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.