LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255529
10, West Street
10, West Street, Leominster
House, now shop. Late C18/early C19 front to C17 core, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; slate roof with steeper rear pitch.
Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.
No photograph currently published
Designation information
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, West 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
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255529
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 house; shop at NHLE date; White Hart Inn at RCHME1934 date
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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 core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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
Principal facade and refaced north wing
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
Front brick
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
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
Mutilated 17th century right rear gable
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Slate
Principal roof steeper rear pitch
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
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 core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gauged flat arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Enriched keyblocks
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Modillion eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- 20th century canted shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Twin rear gable wings
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255529
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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: White Hart name documented historical use only, not active pub. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century core; late 18th century/early 19th century front; 20th century alterations] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. White Hart name documented historical use only, not active pub.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255529.
The building has been cross-referenced to the Royal Commission's 1934 Herefordshire inventory. The full matched extract and its cited illustrations are reproduced below with links to the digitised source.
The concise summary and searchable feature tags have been prepared by Leominster Heritage and are kept separate from the statutory wording.
The open questions below identify evidence that has not yet been securely established.
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10, West Street
Grade II · C17 core; late C18/early C19 front; C20 alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 core; late C18/early C19 front; C20 alterations] · SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/221 (North side) 09/07/76 No.10
House, now shop. Late C18/early C19 front to C17 core, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; slate roof with steeper rear pitch.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 125 (147
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
This earlier inventory records the building as it was understood at the time of survey. Its terminology and interpretation should be read alongside the current NHLE entry and present-day observation.
Read the Royal Commission inventory extract
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (147), p. 125.
a (147). White Hart Inn, No. 10, 10 yards W. of (146), has a modern front. The back has an original gable with exposed framing. The N. wing has been partly refaced in brick.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/221 (North side) 09/07/76 No.10
LEOMINSTER SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/221 (North side) 09/07/76 No.10 GV II House, now shop. Late C18/early C19 front to C17 core, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; slate roof with steeper rear pitch. 3 storeys; 3-window range: 6/6 sashes under gauged brick flat arches, with enriched keyblocks; 3/3 sashes under similar arches; brick modillion eaves. C20 shop front with central glazed door and canted plate-glass windows, under moulded fascia-board. Rear: twin gable-wings, with mutilated C17 timber-framing to right. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 125 (147)). Listing NGR: SO4958158997
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
- Can a current photograph be added to record the public elevations and visible historic fabric?
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