LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270328

10, Corn Square

10, Corn Square, Leominster

Houses, now offices. C17, C18 and C20. Timber-frame and render, with stick framing over; C18 brick to centre; C20 timber-frame and render, to right; plain tile roof, hipped to left (raised early C18); brick stack to rear.

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

Grade IIHistoric England record
10 Corn Square, Oblique north-west view; Corn Square front and side elevation
Exposed timber-pattern members; White panels; Central brick bay; Plain-tile-form roof; Brick chimney; Sash windows; Gabled dormer; Bow shop window [Visible principal subject only] Timber joinery appearance [Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species] © Leominster Heritage. Photograph reference LH-IMG-000104.

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, 10, Corn Square

1 of 3, 17th century

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About these records

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

17th century

Construction

Building construction

Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.

SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270328

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
Former houses; offices at source date

Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Documented phases
17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Source-specific phases, not administrative dates

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Structural system
Timber frame

Older fabric and 17th century left rear wing

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Timber frame

20th century right component

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

External wall material
Brick

18th century centre

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Cladding / finishes
Render

Framed components

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Other materials / details
Stick framing

Applied over render, not proof all visible members structural

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Lead

18th century centre rainwater goods

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Timber joinery appearance

Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species

Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000104

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Roof covering
Plain tile

Principal and left rear wing roofs

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Chimneys
Brick

Rear stack

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Architectural features
Sash windows

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

20th century bow windows

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Gabled dormer at centre

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Mullion and transom light at right

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Panelled doors

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Exposed timber-pattern members; White panels; Central brick bay; Plain-tile-form roof; Brick chimney; Sash windows; Gabled dormer; Bow shop window

Visible principal subject only

Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000104

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Casement windows

20th century left rear wing, NHLE

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270328

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Research notes and uncertainties

Component, chronology and current verification: Separate applied stick framing from structural frame. Office use not verified current. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.

17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century; 18th century raising and central brick; 20th century right component and alterations] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Separate applied stick framing from structural frame. Office use not verified current.

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How this record is evidenced

Official source record

The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270328.

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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10, Corn Square

10 Corn Square, Oblique north-west view; Corn Square front and side elevation

Grade II · C17; C18 raising and central brick; C20 right component and alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17; C18 raising and central brick; C20 right component and alterations] · SO4959 CORN SQUARE 808-1/1/105 (East side) 09/07/76 No.10

Houses, now offices. C17, C18 and C20. Timber-frame and render, with stick framing over; C18 brick to centre; C20 timber-frame and render, to right; plain tile roof, hipped to left (raised early C18); brick stack to rear.

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Current survey photographs

Documentary evidence

Historic England

Official list description

Original NHLE location reference

SO4959 CORN SQUARE 808-1/1/105 (East side) 09/07/76 No.10

LEOMINSTER SO4959 CORN SQUARE 808-1/1/105 (East side) 09/07/76 No.10 GV II Houses, now offices. C17, C18 and C20. Timber-frame and render, with stick framing over; C18 brick to centre; C20 timber-frame and render, to right; plain tile roof, hipped to left (raised early C18); brick stack to rear. 3 storeys; 3-window range: to left, 8/8 sash in moulded case, with 3/6 sash over, and C20 bow-window to ground floor; to centre, C18 6/6 sash in moulded case under segmental arch, with gable dormer with C20 3/3 sash over, and C20 panelled door in moulded case; to right, C20 mullion and transom light and fixed light, over C20 6-panel door and bow-window. C18 lead rainwater goods, to centre. Wing to left rear: C17 timber-framing with steep-pitched plain tile roof; C20 casements. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4973659004

Sources and further reading

  1. Historic England, National Heritage List for England entry 1270328
  2. Leominster Heritage current photographic survey, LH-IMG-000104

Open questions

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