Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps

University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 1 November 1966. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 18% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218203
Date first listed	1 November 1966
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45625, -2.60420 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218203

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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 University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps

Name	Grade	Distance
City Museum and Art Gallery and Attached Front Walls	II*	63 m
86, 88 and 90, Park Street	II	70 m
The Fry Building (School of Mathematics), University of Bristol	II	82 m
82, Park Street	II	90 m
University of Bristol, Museum Lecture Theatre	II	96 m
University of Bristol, Geography Department	II	103 m
Brown'S Restaurant and Attached Front Area Walls and Railings	II	104 m
75-89, Park Street	II	104 m
University of Bristol, Department of Botany and Attached Walls and Lamps	II	105 m
76, 78 and 80, Park Street	II	106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps listed?

Yes. University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218203, first listed on 1 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to University Tower and Wills Memorial Building and Attached Front Walls and Lamps?

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.