LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270304

1, High Street

1, High Street, Leominster

Shop and dwelling. Late C18 front to C17 core, with later alterations. Stucco; hipped Welsh slate gable roof.

Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.

Grade IIHistoric England record
1 High Street, Oblique south-west view; High Street frontage and Broad Street return
Subject brick chimney is visible. Rainbirds Gallery wall signs and separate Library direction sign are visible; sign manufacture date unknown. Cracks and surface weathering affect rendered frontage. | Direct visual inspection: Hipped roof; Chimney; Sash window; Shallow oriel; Projecting bow shopfront; Stone column; Pilaster; Moulded cornice; Wall signage; Timber joinery. Subject brick chimney is visible. Rainbirds Gallery wall signs and separate Library direction sign are visible; sign manufacture date unknown. Cracks and surface weathering affect rendered frontage. © Leominster Heritage. Photograph reference LH-IMG-000003.

Designation information

National listing

Inclusion in the National Heritage List for England confirms that this is a designated heritage asset of national special architectural or historic interest.

People and businesses through time

HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD

Through time, 1, High Street

1 of 6, 17th century core

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About these records

Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.

17th century core

Construction

Building construction

Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.

SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270304

Estimated construction date drawn from the NHLE list summary.

Architectural evidence and features

These descriptions relate to particular parts of the building at the date of each source. They may not reflect its use or condition today. Unconfirmed features remain open questions.

Evidence reviewed 13 September 2026.

Documented type / function
Shop and dwelling at NHLE source date; shares building complex with No3 Broad Street

Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Documented phases
Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Cladding / finishes
Stucco

main front

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Pargeting

rear

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Roof covering
Welsh slate

principal roof

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Slate

Broad Street bow roof

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Other materials / details
Plaster

soffit

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Stone

Broad Street bow columns and pilasters

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Etched glass

shop door

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Structural system
Timber frame

rear 17th century structure restored1978

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Architectural features
Oriel window; Sash windows; Cornice hood; Shopfront; Etched glazing; Modillion fascia hood; Panelled pilasters; Bow window; Casement windows; Pargeting

Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270304

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Hipped roof; Chimney; Sash window; Shallow oriel; Projecting bow shopfront; Stone column; Pilaster; Moulded cornice; Wall signage; Timber joinery

Visible subject frontage only; joinery identification is visual, species and construction date unverified

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000003

Shows features visible when photographed. Concealed materials, timber species, age and survival today remain unconfirmed.

Dated observations
Brick chimney; Wall signage; Cracking; Weathering

Visible subject elevation and specified components only

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000003

Shows what was visible when photographed. It does not establish present condition, concealed construction or current use.

Research notes and uncertainties

Source, component and current-use restrictions: Brick walls or stacks are not established by this NHLE text. Do not transfer No3 Broad Street claims indiscriminately. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.

Late 18th century front; 17th century rear; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century alterations; rear frame restored1978. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. Brick walls or stacks are not established by this NHLE text. Do not transfer No3 Broad Street claims indiscriminately.

Explore records with these reviewed features. Results may concern only part of a listed group and retain their source-date qualifications.

How this record is evidenced

Official source record

The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270304.

Site observation

Current survey photographs dated 25 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.

Project interpretation

The concise summary and searchable feature tags have been prepared by Leominster Heritage and are kept separate from the statutory wording.

Provisional or requiring verification

The open questions below identify evidence that has not yet been securely established.

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1, High Street

1 High Street, Oblique south-west view; High Street frontage and Broad Street return

Grade II · Late C18 front; C17 rear; late C19 shopfront; C20 alterations; rear frame restored1978. · SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/147 (East side) 18/06/69 No.1 (Formerly Listed as: HIGH STREET (East side) No.1 Wine Vaults and Hen Pen)

Shop and dwelling. Late C18 front to C17 core, with later alterations. Stucco; hipped Welsh slate gable roof.

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Current survey photographs

Documentary evidence

Historic England

Official list description

Original NHLE location reference

SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/147 (East side) 18/06/69 No.1 (Formerly Listed as: HIGH STREET (East side) No.1 Wine Vaults and Hen Pen)

LEOMINSTER SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/147 (East side) 18/06/69 No.1 (Formerly Listed as: HIGH STREET (East side) No.1 Wine Vaults and Hen Pen) GV II Shop and dwelling. Late C18 front to C17 core, with later alterations. Stucco; hipped Welsh slate gable roof. 3 storeys; single-window range: shallow oriel with 2/2: 6/6: 2/2 sashes under moulded cornice and hood; 6/6 sash in moulded case; plastered soffit to eaves. Late C19 shop front, with entrance to left: half-glazed panelled door with etched glass, under moulded frieze; shop-window with moulded glazing bars; moulded and modillioned fascia-board and hood, on panelled pilaster to right. Left returned side (to Broad Street): stucco; large prominent bow window with C20 plate-glass windows between earlier stone columns and pilasters, under moulded fascia-board and deep bracketed eaves to slate roof; tier of C20 two-light casements over. Rear: C17 timber-frame, restored 1978; various C20 casements, and pargeting; C20 door and window. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4964759101

Sources and further reading

  1. Historic England, National Heritage List for England entry 1270304
  2. Leominster Heritage current photographic survey, LH-IMG-000003

Open questions

  1. What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?

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