Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Clifton College, South African War Memorial

Clifton College, South African War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 4 March 1977. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 32% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClifton College, South African War Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1282343
Date first listed4 March 1977
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.46192, -2.62010 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1282343

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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 Clifton College, South African War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Retaining Wall Extending Approximately 90 Metres South West of Clifton College ChapelII9 m
Clifton College, Guthrie Memorial ChapelII*35 m
Clifton College, Big SchoolII38 m
Clifton College, North East WingII47 m
Clifton College, Percival Buildings and Wilson TowerII47 m
Clifton College, Statue of Earl HaigII63 m
Arc Lamp Post Approximately 30 Metres North East of Percival House (Percival House Not Included)II73 m
Clifton College, Warden'S Office Approximately 8 Metres North West of Wilson TowerII74 m
Clifton College, School HouseII81 m
Clifton College, Victory ArchII86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton College, South African War Memorial listed?
Yes. Clifton College, South African War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1282343, first listed on 4 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clifton College, South African War Memorial?
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.