Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane

RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 11 July 2011. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 98% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1402775
Date first listed	11 July 2011
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.60427, -0.50252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1402775

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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 RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane

Name	Grade	Distance
RAF Wittering: Electrical testing building A08	II	72 m
Ivy Cottage the Old Post Office	II	2.1 km
House Approximately 15 Metres West of West Farmhouse (Not Included)	II	2.1 km
Beaufort House	II	2.1 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	2.2 km
Blue Bell House	II	2.2 km
Swan Farmhouse and Attached Outbuildings	II	2.2 km
Collyweston Manor	II	2.2 km
Closes Villas	II	2.2 km
Church Cottage and Church Gate Cottage and Attached Outbuilding	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane listed?

Yes. RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1402775, first listed on 11 July 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to RAF Wittering: Nuclear bomb loading crane?

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.