Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information)

1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 9 December 1968. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 17% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1372210
Date first listed9 December 1968
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location52.23786, -0.89553 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1372210

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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 1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
19, Market SquareII66 m
18, Market SquareII72 m
6, Mercer'S RowII74 m
The Town and County War MemorialI75 m
32 and 32a, Market SquareII*77 m
The GuildhallII*80 m
5, Mercer'S RowII81 m
2, St Giles' SquareII82 m
3 K6 Telephone Kiosks to the North East of the Parish ChurchII82 m
Drury ChambersII87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1372210, first listed on 9 December 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 1, ABINGTON STREET (See details for further address information)?
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.