Grade II* listed · South Gloucestershire

Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses

Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 10 November 1983. It is one of 118 Grade II* entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 37% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1320796
Date first listed10 November 1983
Local planning authoritySouth Gloucestershire
Location51.46237, -2.32686 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1320796

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses listed?
Yes. Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1320796, first listed on 10 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walls and Archway to the Front of the Almshouses?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Gloucestershire, 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.