Grade II listed · Sandwell

The Fountain Inn Public House

The Fountain Inn Public House is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 10 February 1982. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 25% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Fountain Inn Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287198
Date first listed	10 February 1982
Local planning authority	Sandwell
Location	52.52875, -2.06992 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287198

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on The Fountain Inn Public House, 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 The Fountain Inn Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Martin and St Paul	II	206 m
Red Lion Public House	II	262 m
The Lion'S Den	II	266 m
Office and Store Wm Rounds	II	279 m
Bottom Lock and Attached Cantilever Footbridge, Factory Locks (Approximately 50 Meters North of Furnace Parade) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level	II	308 m
Middle Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 40 Metres East of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level	II	355 m
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance to Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level	II	393 m
The Boat Gauging House, Tipton Canal Basin (Off Factory Road) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level	II	398 m
Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level	II	417 m
Church of St Matthew	II	421 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fountain Inn Public House listed?

Yes. The Fountain Inn Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287198, first listed on 10 February 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Fountain Inn Public House?

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