Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)

The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain) is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 0% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1280258
Date first listed	25 October 1951
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.19289, -1.70981 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1280258

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)

Name	Grade	Distance
32 and 33, Rother Street	II	31 m
18,18a and 19, Rother Street	II	34 m
27 and 28, Wood Street	II	35 m
34, Rother Street	II	43 m
Old Thatch Tavern	II	43 m
16, Rother Street	II	45 m
York House	II	47 m
Windsor Court	II	47 m
21 and 21a, Greenhill Street	II	49 m
20, Greenhill Street	II	52 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain) listed?

Yes. The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1280258, first listed on 25 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)?

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