Drinking Fountain at the Former Tranmere Abattoir
Drinking Fountain at the Former Tranmere Abattoir is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 31 January 2011. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 96% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Drinking Fountain at the Former Tranmere Abattoir |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1396432 |
| Date first listed | 31 January 2011 |
| Local planning authority | Wirral |
| Location | 53.38494, -3.01404 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1396432 |
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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.
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|---|---|---|
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