Grade II* listed · North Hertfordshire

The Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps

The Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps is a Grade II* listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 7 September 1979. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 42% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1347670
Date first listed7 September 1979
Local planning authorityNorth Hertfordshire
Location51.98034, -0.23208 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1347670

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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 Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps

NameGradeDistance
Booking Hall, Public Rooms, Offices and Footbridge at Letchworth StationII197 m
Letchworth Garden City War MemorialII231 m
Garden City Corporation OfficesII238 m
217, Icknield WayII307 m
AnnemuirII330 m
221, Icknield WayII370 m
Town HallII373 m
The MuseumII445 m
52-58, Leys AvenueII496 m
4, Cross StreetII507 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps listed?
Yes. The Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1347670, first listed on 7 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Spirella Building, associated fountain, lamp standards and steps?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Hertfordshire, 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.