Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Fountain in Front of the School

Fountain in Front of the School is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 4 January 1984. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 51% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fountain in Front of the School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1230249
Date first listed	4 January 1984
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.09219, -2.74624 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1230249

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Front of the School

Name	Grade	Distance
School and Schoolmaster'S House	II	16 m
The Green	II	23 m
The Green	II	25 m
The Green	II	37 m
Barbour Mausoleum in All Saints Churchyard	II	38 m
Sundial in All Saints Churchyard	II	60 m
Church of All Saints	II*	61 m
Cross Outside Porch of All Saints Church	II	67 m
Mickerdale Cottage	II	652 m
Temple with Statue of Diana on South Side of Chowley Drive, at Bolesworth Castle	II	933 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain in Front of the School listed?

Yes. Fountain in Front of the School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1230249, first listed on 4 January 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fountain in Front of the School?

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