Grade II listed · Guildford

Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School

Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 15 March 1988. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 84% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1029251
Date first listed15 March 1988
Local planning authorityGuildford
Location51.23047, -0.57857 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1029251

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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 Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School

NameGradeDistance
St Catherine'S School and Upper Retaining WallII8 m
91, Portsmouth RoadII35 m
87 and 89, Portsmouth RoadII64 m
Lintott HouseII176 m
79, Portsmouth RoadII196 m
Mead CottageII202 m
Bookers Tower GuildfordII204 m
The HavenII227 m
69 and 71, Portsmouth RoadII242 m
Weir HouseII265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School listed?
Yes. Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1029251, first listed on 15 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lower Retaining Wall and Fountain at St Catherine'S School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Guildford, 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.