Grade I listed · North Northamptonshire

Rothwell Market House

Rothwell Market House is a Grade I listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 12 June 1950. It is one of 98 Grade I entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 2% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rothwell Market House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1288812
Date first listed	12 June 1950
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.42280, -0.80044 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1288812

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Rothwell Market House, 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 Rothwell Market House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Sunday School and Adjoining House	II	25 m
2, Market Hill	II	35 m
Chest Tomb 3 Metres East of Vestry of Church of Holy Trinity	II	43 m
Chest Tomb 3 Metres East of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	46 m
Tomb Slab 12 Metres East of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	50 m
Chest Tomb 6 Metres East of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	50 m
Chest Tomb 5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	53 m
Lotus House Restaurant	II	55 m
25–28 Market Hill	II	61 m
Chest Tomb 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	65 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothwell Market House listed?

Yes. Rothwell Market House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1288812, first listed on 12 June 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rothwell Market 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.