Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Plinth and Base of Market Cross

Plinth and Base of Market Cross is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 July 1985. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 46% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Plinth and Base of Market Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1371840
Date first listed	4 July 1985
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.11864, -1.20868 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1371840

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Plinth and Base of Market Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Plinth and Base of Market Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Base and War Memorial	II	21 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	22 m
Old Walls Cottage	II	27 m
The Village Shop	II	28 m
The Old Bakehouse	II	30 m
The Old Manor House (Numbers 1, 2 and 3 Manor House) and Stone Walls	II	35 m
Culworth Forge	II	39 m
Red Lion Inn Public House	II	96 m
Fulford House	II	101 m
The Old School House	II	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Plinth and Base of Market Cross listed?

Yes. Plinth and Base of Market Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1371840, first listed on 4 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Plinth and Base of Market 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.