Grade II listed · Preston

Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument

Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 27 September 1979. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 12% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279801
Date first listed	27 September 1979
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.75198, -2.70397 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279801

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Preston will require for your works on Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument

Name	Grade	Distance
Terrace Steps with Balustrades and Urns in Centre of Upper Terrace	II	50 m
Urn Approximately 25 Metres South West of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	56 m
Urn Approximately 2 Metres South West of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	56 m
Derby Monument	II	66 m
Urn Approximately 2 Metres North East of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	67 m
Urn Approximately 25 Metres North East of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	69 m
Urn Approximately 50 Metres South West of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	85 m
Bridge at South End of Railway Embankment Between Avenham Park and Miller Park	II	89 m
Urn Approximately 50 Metres North East of Terrace Steps on Upper Terrace of Park	II	91 m
Railway Bridge Over Drive Between Avenham Park and Miller Park	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument listed?

Yes. Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279801, first listed on 27 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fountain in Pond Approximately 65 Metres South East of Derby Monument?

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