Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge

Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 18 February 1972. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 21% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBrunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1207824
Date first listed18 February 1972
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.44838, -2.62304 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1207824

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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 Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge

NameGradeDistance
Brunel's swing bridge alongside north entrance lockII*38 m
Cumberland Basin walls and associated features including Junction Lock swing bridgeII121 m
B Bond Tobacco WarehouseII156 m
Stork HouseII181 m
Numbers 1 to 6 Including Rose of Denmark Public HouseII187 m
Numbers 302 and 304 and Attached Front Area Walls and PiersII192 m
Freeland CourtII*200 m
3, Granby HillII204 m
311-319, Hotwell RoadII208 m
Haberfield House and Attached Balustrades and Enclosing WallsII212 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge listed?
Yes. Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1207824, first listed on 18 February 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Brunel's south entrance lock and swing bridge?
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.