Grade II listed · Mid Suffolk

Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain

Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain is a Grade II listed building in Mid Suffolk, first listed on 20 February 2017. It is one of 3,188 Grade II entries among 3,464 listed buildings in Mid Suffolk; 98% of Mid Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1442348
Date first listed	20 February 2017
Local planning authority	Mid Suffolk
Location	52.18872, 0.98900 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1442348

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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 Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain

Name	Grade	Distance
Stowmarket War Memorial Gates	II	15 m
The Firs	II	205 m
Wellington House	II	276 m
Stow House	II	319 m
16 and 18, Tavern Street	II	335 m
The Rookery	II*	340 m
34 and 36, Violet Hill Road	II	353 m
12 and 14, Tavern Street	II	353 m
Marsden House	II	355 m
Museum of East Anglian Life Tithe Barn	II*	367 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain listed?

Yes. Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1442348, first listed on 20 February 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stowmarket Council School Memorial Drinking Fountain?

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