Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

Church of Holy Cross

Church of Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 2 February 1964. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 11% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Holy Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1343540
Date first listed	2 February 1964
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.17284, -1.24208 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343540

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Church of Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Church House	II	25 m
57 and 59, Church Street	II	36 m
Ice and Well House Approximately 6 Metres South of Church End House	II	65 m
Church End House and Attached Wall	II	86 m
Ye Olde Thatche	II	157 m
Deene Cottage	II	168 m
45, Church Street	II	178 m
Garden Wall to Number 19 Bounding High Street	II	306 m
Numbers 19 and 21 and Attached Barn	II	323 m
Stump of Village Cross	II	371 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Church of Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1343540, first listed on 2 February 1964. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Holy Cross?

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.