Grade II listed · Sunderland

Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666

Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666 is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1208918
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90311, -1.37994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1208918

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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 at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp Standard South East of War Memorial	II	56 m
Lamp Standard North East of War Memorial	II	62 m
Victoria Hall Disaster Memorial in Mowbray Park	II	63 m
War Memorial with Railings and Gates	II	67 m
Lamp Standard South West of War Memorial	II	74 m
Statue of John Candlish Mp at South End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5658	II	76 m
Lamp Standard North West of War Memorial	II	80 m
Terrace Wall and Statues South of Museum and Library at North End of Park	II	90 m
Footbridge Over Cutting Between Mowbray Park and Mowbray Extension Park	II	106 m
Museum and Library	II	131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666 listed?

Yes. Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1208918, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Drinking Fountain at North End of Central Avenue Nz 3986 5666?

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