Grade II listed · Gateshead

Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers

Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers is a Grade II listed building in Gateshead, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 218 Grade II entries among 247 listed buildings in Gateshead; 17% of Gateshead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCharlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1248553
Date first listed23 January 1973
Local planning authorityGateshead
Location54.94304, -1.60469 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248553

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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 Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers

NameGradeDistance
Saltwell TowersII42 m
Belvedere Walls, Turrets and Staircases to West and South of Saltwell TowersII89 m
Boer War MemorialII106 m
Aviaries to North East of Saltwell TowersII109 m
Stable Block to North East of Saltwell TowersII118 m
Salte Well to South of Entrance Gates to Saltwell ParkII160 m
Entrance Gates and Piers to Saltwell ParkII182 m
South Shelter in Saltwell ParkII208 m
Statue of Alderman John LucasII254 m
Heathfield HouseII290 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers listed?
Yes. Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248553, first listed on 23 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Charlton Memorial Drinking Fountain to North West of Saltwell Towers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gateshead, 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.