Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Convent of the Sisters of Charity

Convent of the Sisters of Charity 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	Convent of the Sisters of Charity
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218650
Date first listed	1 November 1966
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.43527, -2.57775 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218650

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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 Convent of the Sisters of Charity

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall and Gates to the Convent of the Sisters of Charity	II	32 m
Chapel of the Convent of the Sisters of Charity	II	36 m
Laundry to the Convent of the Sisters of Charity	II	52 m
St Elizabeth'S	II	78 m
Totterdown Baptist Church and Attached Front Area Walls	II	574 m
Tower of Church of the Holy Nativity (Other Parts Not Included)	II	632 m
Windmill Hill and Attached Railings and Gates	II	644 m
Knowle Methodist Church	II	680 m
Western Entrance Gates to Arnos Vale Cemetery	II	726 m
Knowle School	II	786 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Convent of the Sisters of Charity listed?

Yes. Convent of the Sisters of Charity is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218650, 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 Convent of the Sisters of Charity?

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.