Grade II listed · Westminster

William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square

William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 24 February 1958. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 2% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1221890
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51038, -0.13011 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1221890

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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 William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square

Name	Grade	Distance
Westminster Reference Library	II	85 m
Clareville House	II	113 m
Church of Notre Dame de France	II*	113 m
Prince of Wales Theatre	II	122 m
Ventilation Lamp Standard Numbered 35 on Island North of Irving Street	II	126 m
7 and 9, Wardour Street W1	II	129 m
LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information)	II	133 m
Former Rialto Cinema and Cafe De Paris	II	133 m
1, Charing Cross Road Wc2	II	133 m
34 and 35, Lisle Street Wc2	II	138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square listed?

Yes. William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1221890, first listed on 24 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,newton and Reynolds in Garden of Square?

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