Grade I listed · Bristol, City of

Black Castle Public House

Black Castle Public House is a Grade I listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 8 January 1959. It is one of 53 Grade I entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 0% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBlack Castle Public House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1292881
Date first listed8 January 1959
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.44342, -2.56090 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1292881

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Black Castle Public House

NameGradeDistance
Arno'S Court Triumphal ArchII*176 m
Former Convent at Rear of Parkside HotelII208 m
Brislington Transport Depot Entrance and Attached Gates, Wall and ShedII211 m
Brislington Transport Depot Tram Sheds and Attached WallII211 m
Arnos Manor HotelII*213 m
Entrance Lodges and Gates to Arnos Vale CemeteryII*302 m
Gardner Monument in Arnos Vale CemeteryII318 m
Monument to Francis Barber Ogden Approximately 20 Metres North of Church of England Mortuary ChapelII335 m
Pratt Monument in Arnos Vale CemeteryII340 m
Elizabeth Paddon Monument in Arnos Vale CemeteryII343 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Castle Public House listed?
Yes. Black Castle Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1292881, 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 Black Castle Public House?
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.