Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

Former Engine House at St 5793 7250

Former Engine House at St 5793 7250 is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 5 November 1985. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 77% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Engine House at St 5793 7250
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1202232
Date first listed	5 November 1985
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.44989, -2.60669 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1202232

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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 Former Engine House at St 5793 7250

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway and Boundary Wall to East and West Sides of Road	II	19 m
Retort House at St 5790 7252 West of Gasferry Road	II	47 m
Retort House at St 5797 7251 East of Gasferry Road	II	58 m
128 St George’s Road, the former women’s and children’s dispensary, known as The Read Dispensary	II	91 m
Premises occupied by Wickham and Norris (timber importers)	II*	112 m
Bust of Samuel Plimsoll	II	120 m
Great Western Dry Dock	II*	143 m
Flights of Steps, Flanking Walls and Railings	II	178 m
16, 17 and 18, Queen'S Parade	II	191 m
Avon Cottage	II	199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Engine House at St 5793 7250 listed?

Yes. Former Engine House at St 5793 7250 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1202232, first listed on 5 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Engine House at St 5793 7250?

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