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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Clifton College, Victory Arch

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

Clifton College, Victory Arch — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Postbox, Clifton - geograph.org.uk - 5993220

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Clifton College, Victory Arch, the nearest railway station is Clifton Down, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Clifton College, Victory Arch is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1202135). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details BRISTOL ST5673NE COLLEGE ROAD, Clifton 901-1/1/829 (North East side) 04/03/77 Clifton College, Victory Arch (Formerly Listed as: COLLEGE ROAD, Clifton Clifton College, War Memorial Gateway) GV II World War I memorial gatehouse. 1922. By Charles Holden. Limestone ashlar with squared Brandon Hill Grit rubble. Single-depth plan. 2 storeys; 2-window range. Symmetrical gatehouse has an open 2-centre archway with rubble spandrels to the parapet, small pedestrian arches either side, with 2-light windows above. Octagonal stair turret extends up to the rear right. The archway has a quadripartite vault, and 2-leaf gates swept down to the centre. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: ST5694273800 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 27 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 379327 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Clifton College, Victory Arch is a notable architectural feature associated with Clifton College. It serves as a historical landmark and is part of the college's heritage.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Clifton College, Victory Arch is a memorial located in South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.4615, -2.6212
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS8 3JQ
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clifton College, Victory Arch?
Clifton College, Victory Arch is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3JQ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Clifton College, Victory Arch?
Clifton College, Victory Arch — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Clifton College, Victory Arch?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3JQ.
Is Clifton College, Victory Arch a listed building?
Clifton College, Victory Arch is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Clifton College, Victory Arch a protected site?
Yes — Clifton College, Victory Arch is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Clifton College, Victory Arch free to visit?
Yes, Clifton College, Victory Arch is free to enter.
How do I get to Clifton College, Victory Arch?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3JQ.