Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings

Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 8 January 1959. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 0% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1282205
Date first listed	8 January 1959
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45363, -2.60203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282205

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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 Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
22-32, Park Street	II	39 m
20, Park Street	II	41 m
The Mauretania Public House	II	46 m
Central Chambers	II	49 m
Park Street Viaduct	II	60 m
1, Great George Street	II	78 m
Number 3 and Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Wall	II*	79 m
Number 47 and Attached Cast Iron Railings	II	79 m
44, Park Street	II	85 m
The Georgian House Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Walls	II*	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings listed?

Yes. Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1282205, first listed on 8 January 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Freemasons' Hall and Attached Cast Iron Railings?

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.