Grade II* listed · West Northamptonshire

South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel

South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel is a Grade II* listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 11 March 1987. It is one of 216 Grade II* entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 65% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1343043
Date first listed	11 March 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.32782, -1.15902 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343043

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel

Name	Grade	Distance
South Entrance to Kilsby Railway Tunnel	II*	728 m
North Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel	II*	740 m
Barn Approximately 8 Metres North East of Moat House Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Moat House Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Outbuilding Approximately 2 Metres North of Moat House Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Mansfield Cottage	II	1.3 km
The Forge House	II	1.3 km
Kilsby United Reformed Church and Adjoining Cottage	II	1.4 km
Wall Approximately 12 Metres North East of Church of St Faith	II	1.4 km
Church of St Faith	II*	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel listed?

Yes. South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1343043, first listed on 11 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Ventilation Shaft, Kilsby Tunnel?

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.