Grade II listed · Kirklees

Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue

Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 29 September 1978. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 11% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1134205
Date first listed29 September 1978
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.64901, -1.79705 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1134205

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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 Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue

NameGradeDistance
Bandstand in Greenhead ParkII124 m
Huddersfield War MemorialII*157 m
141-161, Trinity StreetII159 m
158 and 160, Trinity StreetII167 m
162 and 164, Trinity StreetII169 m
156, Trinity StreetII171 m
163, Trinity StreetII182 m
Highfield Funeral HomeII185 m
Gatepiers to Number 163II187 m
Milestone Outside Number 163II192 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue listed?
Yes. Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1134205, first listed on 29 September 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fountain in Centre of Greenhead Park Opposite Entrance to Vernon Avenue?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.