Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End)

Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End) is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 12 October 1988. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 80% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357494
Date first listed	12 October 1988
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.53850, -0.47806 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357494

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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 Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End)

Name	Grade	Distance
Gable End	II	14 m
46, Main Street	II	16 m
Number 53 (Manor Farmhouse) and Attached Stables	II	54 m
Manor House	II	62 m
Stone Cottage and Attached Wall	II	114 m
Chest Tomb Abutting East Wall of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	119 m
Cairn Cottage	II	135 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Porch of Church of St Mary	II	137 m
Church of St Mary	II*	137 m
Knight'S Cottage	II	147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End) listed?

Yes. Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357494, first listed on 12 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote and Attached Wash House Approximately 5 Metres North of Number 48 (Gable End)?

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.