Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery

Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 30 January 2003. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 97% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1350403
Date first listed30 January 2003
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.44080, -2.56555 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1350403

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Tomb of Whiting in Arnos Vale CemeteryII41 m
Tomb of Harwood in Arnos Vale CemeteryII49 m
Monument with Railing Surround to Thomas Gadd MatthewsII62 m
Tomb of Doddrell in Arnos Vale CemeteryII65 m
Church of England Mortuary Chapel, Arnos Vale CemeteryII*67 m
Tomb of Matthews in Arnos Vale CemeteryII*69 m
Tomb of Benn in Arnos Vale CemeteryII69 m
Grave of Mary CarpenterII76 m
Monument to Heber Denty, Arnos Vale CemeteryII78 m
Monument to Joseph Goodale LansdowneII78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery listed?
Yes. Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1350403, first listed on 30 January 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Gwyer in Arnos Vale Cemetery?
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.