Grade I listed · Gloucester

North End of West Range, Blackfriars

North End of West Range, Blackfriars is a Grade I listed building in Gloucester, first listed on 23 January 1952. It is one of 35 Grade I entries among 461 listed buildings in Gloucester; 0% of Gloucester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNorth End of West Range, Blackfriars
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1245991
Date first listed23 January 1952
Local planning authorityGloucester
Location51.86422, -2.24906 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245991

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 North End of West Range, Blackfriars

NameGradeDistance
13, Ladybellegate StreetII*7 m
15, Ladybellegate StreetII*14 m
17, Ladybellegate StreetII*19 m
South Range and Adjoining South End of West Range, BlackfriarsI27 m
Boundary Wall to North West Corner of Friary Site, BlackfriarsII*28 m
Blackfriars Church and Part of East Range of FriaryI29 m
Numbers 27 and 29 and Attached Front Area Railings and GatesII71 m
The Black Swan HotelII72 m
Navigation HouseII73 m
Criterion HotelII76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North End of West Range, Blackfriars listed?
Yes. North End of West Range, Blackfriars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1245991, first listed on 23 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to North End of West Range, Blackfriars?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gloucester, 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.