Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine

Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 31 March 1988. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 76% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1374874
Date first listed	31 March 1988
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.61429, -0.53071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1374874

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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 Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Cottage and Church Gate Cottage and Attached Outbuilding	II	36 m
The Engine the Hermitage	II	36 m
Group of 3 Chest Tombs Approximately 2 Metres South of Tower of Church of St Andrew	II	37 m
Collyweston War Memorial	II	40 m
Church of St Andrew	II*	48 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	58 m
Gwydir Cottage the Haven	II	60 m
Beaufort House	II	60 m
18 and 20, High Street	II	63 m
Blue Bell House	II	63 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine listed?

Yes. Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1374874, first listed on 31 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Approximately 35 Metres North of the Engine?

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.