Grade II* listed · North Northamptonshire

Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle

Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle is a Grade II* listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 6 March 1987. It is one of 151 Grade II* entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 53% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1193462
Date first listed6 March 1987
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.51252, -0.72434 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1193462

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle

NameGradeDistance
Wall and Steps Attached to Laundry and Encircling the Rose Garden, Rockingham CastleII*32 m
Curtain Wall, Gates and Gatepiers Attached to and Approximately 50 Metres North and West of Rockingham CastleII*96 m
Wall Attached to North West Range, Rockingham CastleII96 m
Rockingham CastleI103 m
Church of St LeonardII*170 m
Chest tomb approximately 1 metre east of chancel, Church of St LeonardII173 m
Lower LodgeII235 m
Shire HouseII259 m
The Old Forge and Attached OutbuildingII285 m
18a, A6003II310 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle listed?
Yes. Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1193462, first listed on 6 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wall Approximately 10 Metres South of Garden Front, Rockingham Castle?
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.