Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace

Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 15 March 1988. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 85% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1189694
Date first listed	15 March 1988
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.13199, -0.91885 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1189694

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace, 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 Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace

Name	Grade	Distance
Terrace Wall Between East and West Pavilions	II	15 m
Wall Between Colonnades of East and West Pavilions	II	33 m
West Pavilion and attached quadrant colonnade	II*	36 m
East Pavilion and Attached Quadrant Colonnade	II*	37 m
Coach House	II	92 m
Dovecote and Attached Stabling	II	124 m
Wall, Terminating East End of Lower Garden Terrace	II	145 m
Lock Number 18	II	867 m
Lock Number 19	II	872 m
Lock Number 17	II	884 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace listed?

Yes. Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189694, 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 Pool and Fountain Head on Lower Garden Terrace?

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