Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

Crane Base

Crane Base is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 4 March 1977. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 32% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Crane Base
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1204766
Date first listed	4 March 1977
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.44831, -2.59938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204766

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on Crane Base, 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 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 Crane Base

Name	Grade	Distance
Cranes and rails on Prince's Wharf	II	94 m
Canon's House	II	116 m
Prince's Wharf and Wapping Wharf, quays and bollards	II	151 m
Fairbairn Steam Crane	II*	163 m
Quay Wall and Bollards to Narrow Quay	II	176 m
Bush House	II*	181 m
Prince Street Bridge	II	186 m
Prince Street Bridge Engine House and Accumulator Tower	II	195 m
The Shakespeare Public House	II*	214 m
66, Prince Street	II*	220 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Crane Base listed?

Yes. Crane Base is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1204766, first listed on 4 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Crane Base?

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.