Cornwallis Crescent

Cornwallis Crescent is a Georgian residential terrace in Clifton, Bristol, with 24 limestone-fronted townhouses arranged in a curved formation. Each building has three stories with attics and basements, constructed with brick and limestone dressings beneath slate mansard roofs.

Construction started in 1791 but faced financial difficulties that halted progress in 1793. Work eventually resumed and the project reached completion in 1827 once economic conditions improved.

A commemorative plaque at number 31 marks where Susanna and Catherine Winkworth lived, two sisters who gained recognition for their literary works and hymn writing. Their residence reflects the area's connection to 19th-century intellectual life.

The crescent features private communal gardens that serve the residents on both eastern and western sides. Visitors can observe the curved architecture from the public street and appreciate how the buildings form a harmonious sweep.

Each house follows a double-depth floor plan that separated living areas from service spaces, a sophisticated design choice for prosperous townhouses of that era. This internal layout remains hidden from passersby but defines the quality and practicality of each residence.

Location: City of Bristol

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.45260,-2.62118

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40