Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse

Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 17 February 1977. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 41% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTownsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1371986
Date first listed17 February 1977
Local planning authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Location52.49322, -0.56498 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1371986

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Townsend FarmhouseII33 m
DruidsII36 m
15, Upper BenefieldII44 m
Cherry Tree CottageII83 m
Rose CottageII114 m
18, Upper BenefieldII139 m
Mulberry CottageII153 m
Number 24 Ashley Farmhouse and Attached OutbuildingII201 m
25, Upper BenefieldII213 m
27-28 Main StreetII299 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1371986, first listed on 17 February 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Townsend Farmhouse,the Wool Barn Approximately 10 Metres North West of the Farmhouse?
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.