Grade II listed · County Durham

Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground

Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 24 February 1986. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 41% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121497
Date first listed	24 February 1986
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.63131, -1.64625 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121497

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John	II	150 m
Midland Bank	II	162 m
War Memorial, 3.0 Metres North of Midland Bank	II	175 m
Monument to Timothy Hackworth, 27 Metres North-West of West Tower of Church of St. John	II	185 m
Cart Shed, 2 Metres to Rear of Number 22a Main Street	II	216 m
South Portal of Shildon Railway Tunnel	II	279 m
Aqueduct Across Railway	II	479 m
Daniel Adamsons Coach House	II	501 m
Coach House Centre	II	501 m
The Grey Horse Public House	II	527 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground listed?

Yes. Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121497, first listed on 24 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Drinking Fountain, 30 Metres South-East of Entrance to Recreation Ground?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from County Durham, 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.