Grade II listed · Chorley

Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall

Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 21 February 1984. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 36% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1203689
Date first listed	21 February 1984
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.65947, -2.64675 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203689

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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 Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block to Astley Hall	II	46 m
Astley Hall	I	102 m
Ackhurst Lodge	II	553 m
War Memorial Gateway to Astley Park	II	980 m
12 and 14, Park Road	II	1.0 km
Park House Wesley House	II	1.0 km
Chorley Unitarian Chapel	II	1.0 km
The Manor House	II	1.0 km
Post and Railings Protecting Raised Section of Park Road on East Side, Extending Circa 80 Metres from Junction with Church Brow	II	1.0 km
The Swan with Two Necks	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall listed?

Yes. Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203689, first listed on 21 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall?

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