Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street

Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 7 August 1972. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 23% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1202399
Date first listed	7 August 1972
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45600, -2.58017 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1202399

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street

Name	Grade	Distance
50 and 51, Old Market Street	II	27 m
Entrance Gates, Wall and Drinking Fountain to Holy Trinity Almshouses	II	35 m
52, Old Market Street	II	37 m
Masons Arms Public House	II	44 m
55 and 56, Old Market Street	II	55 m
46 and 47, Old Market Street	II	62 m
48, Old Market Street	II	64 m
8a, West Street	II	68 m
The Former Palace Hotel	II	74 m
42, Old Market Street	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street listed?

Yes. Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1202399, first listed on 7 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob Street?

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.