Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns

Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 20 November 1985. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 56% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287116
Date first listed	20 November 1985
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.41496, -1.03438 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287116

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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 Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns

Name	Grade	Distance
Naseby Hall	II	1.2 km
Marlow Cottage	II	1.5 km
Number 23 and William F Garners Shop Attached to North East	II	1.5 km
Highbury House	II	1.5 km
Home Farm, Stables Approximately 8 Metres North of the Talbot and Bordering the High Street	II	1.5 km
28, High Street	II	1.5 km
20, 22, 24 and 26, High Street	II	1.5 km
The Talbot	II	1.5 km
Cob Barns 15 Metres to Rear of Numbers 20, 22, 24 and 26	II	1.6 km
Home Farmhouse and Attached Wall to North East	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns listed?

Yes. Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287116, first listed on 20 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sulby Abbey Farmhouse and Attached Barns?

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.