Paultons Square, a garden square, was built in 1836–40 on the site of a former market garden.
Paultons Square was built on land previously owned by Sir Thomas More and Sir John Danvers. The square features a central lawn enclosed by metal railings; the houses surrounding the central garden are Grade II listed.
The author Gavin Maxwell is a notable former resident of the square – he lived there from 1961–65 – and number 9 and it is often visited by admirers of his work.
Among other notable residents, Samuel Beckett, lived at 48 Paulton Square from 1933–34.
The garden is accessible only by local residents.
