Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Grainger Memorial Fountain

Grainger Memorial Fountain is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grainger Memorial Fountain
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1122654
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.96899, -1.62121 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122654

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Grainger Memorial Fountain, 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 Grainger Memorial Fountain

Name	Grade	Distance
Barclays Bank	II	51 m
26-36, Clayton Street West	II	77 m
1, Neville Street	II	114 m
Presbytery Attached to Cathedral of St Mary	II	125 m
Cathedral of St Mary	I	129 m
6-24, Clayton Street West	II	138 m
Motorail Terminal	II	141 m
56-63, Thornton Street	II	144 m
Former Market Keeper'S House	II	158 m
Forth House	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grainger Memorial Fountain listed?

Yes. Grainger Memorial Fountain is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1122654, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grainger Memorial Fountain?

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