Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground

Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 30 January 1985. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 64% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1319007
Date first listed	30 January 1985
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.32342, -2.74495 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1319007

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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 Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground

Name	Grade	Distance
Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry	II	48 m
9 and 11, Church Walk	II	57 m
Former Gas Company Facade to North-West of Nos 9 and 11 Church Walk	II	60 m
Abbot Hall Art Gallery	I	81 m
Cropper Memorial in North-East Corner of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground	II	94 m
Sundial in Churchyard to West of Nave	II	98 m
Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch	II	102 m
Church of Holy Trinity	I	107 m
Gate Piers, Gates, and Railings to Churchyard Entrance	II	111 m
Ring O'Bells Public House	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground listed?

Yes. Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1319007, first listed on 30 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Drinking Fountain on South Side of Abbot Hall Recreation Ground?

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