LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255530
11 and 13, West Street
11 and 13, West Street, Leominster
House, now shops and dwellings. Later C18 front to earlier core. Painted brick; hipped Welsh slate roof.
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, 11 and 13, West Street
1 of 12, Later 18th century
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About these records
2 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 11 West Street, Leominster
- 13 West Street, Leominster
Later 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255530
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
- House
Listed subject
As described in NHLE; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Use at source date
- Shops; Dwellings
Listed range, address allocation unspecified
Use in NHLE description, not certified current in 2026
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
External wall material
- Brick
Front
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Brick
Rear twin gable wings, beneath weatherboarding
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
Front brickwork
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Weatherboarding
Rear twin gable wings
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Front roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Plain tile
Rear twin wings
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Passageway
Late 17th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Other materials / details
- Cast iron
Guard to shopfront hood
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Hipped roof
Main roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Cellar
Main house
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Sash windows; Blind opening; Gauged brick flat arches
Front upper floors
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Cornice
Eaves
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shopfront; Panelled double doors; Bow windows; Glazing bars; Panelled pilasters
Main frontage
Early 19th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Plank door; Overlight
Left passage door
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Hood; Guard
Shopfront
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Gable wings; Hipped roof; Exposed plates; Casement windows
Rear wings
Rear, casements 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255530
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Research notes and uncertainties
Later 18th century front to earlier core; late-17th century passage framing Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Raw 18th century is only front date; core retained as qualified 17th century where observed.
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
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255530.
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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11 and 13, West Street
Grade II · Later C18 front to earlier core; late-C17 passage framing · SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/222 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.11 AND 13 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.11) (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.13)
House, now shops and dwellings. Later C18 front to earlier core. Painted brick; hipped Welsh slate roof.
Current survey photographs
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/222 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.11 AND 13 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.11) (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.13)
LEOMINSTER SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/222 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.11 AND 13 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.11) (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (South side) No.13) GV II House, now shops and dwellings. Later C18 front to earlier core. Painted brick; hipped Welsh slate roof. 3 storeys and cellar; 2-window range: 6/6 sashes in moulded cases, flanking blind opening with moulded sills, under gauged brick flat arches; 3/3 sashes with moulded sills and cases under gauged brick flat arches; cornice to eaves. Early C19 shop front with central 6-panel double doors and bow-windows with moulded glazing bars and sills; panelled pilasters; to left, plank door and plain overlight (to passage); deep moulded hood with cast-iron guard, overall. Late C17 timber-framing exposed in passageway. Rear: twin gable wings with hipped roofs of old plain tiles; exposed plates; weatherboarding over brick; C20 casements. INTERIOR not inspected. No.13 was first listed on 28/12/61. Listing NGR: SO4957458976
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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