Grade I listed · North Northamptonshire

Church of St Mary Magdalene

Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade I listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 28 May 1954. It is one of 98 Grade I entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 8% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary Magdalene
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1294128
Date first listed28 May 1954
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.26387, -0.78727 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1294128

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Church of St Mary Magdalene, 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 Mary Magdalene

NameGradeDistance
Pair of Headstones Approximately 3 Metres North of North Aisle of Church of St Mary MagdaleneII13 m
Wall and Gatepiers Approximately 55 Metres South West of Ecton HallII31 m
Wall and Gatepiers Approximately 20 Metres South of Ecton HouseII41 m
Wall and Gatepiers Approximately 50 Metres South West of Ecton HallII46 m
Pear Tree CottageII56 m
Wall and Gatepiers Approximately 30 Metres South West of Ecton HouseII61 m
Ecton Post Office and Cooperative Shop Stone CottageII65 m
Ecton HouseII*68 m
Coach House Approximately 25 Metres North West of Ecton HallII76 m
Three Horseshoes Public HouseII87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Magdalene listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1294128, first listed on 28 May 1954. 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 Mary Magdalene?
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.