Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements.

Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements. is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 17 June 2011. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 98% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements.
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1400809
Date first listed	17 June 2011
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.39358, -0.86352 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1400809

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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 Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements.

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Catherine	II*	1.6 km
Church Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
The Old Rectory	II	1.7 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Draughton	II	1.7 km
Shortwood House	II	2.0 km
The Old Rectory	II	2.6 km
Chest Tomb Approximately 2 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	2.7 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	2.7 km
Statue Approximately 20 Metres from East Front	II	2.7 km
Maidwell Hall School	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements. listed?

Yes. Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1400809, first listed on 17 June 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thor missile site at former RAF Harrington including the Pyrotechnic Store and Classified Storage Building to the West of the three emplacements.?

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.