LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270288
14 South Street
14 South Street, Leominster
House, later a library (closed 1993). Later C18. Brick; hipped composite tile roof; brick stack to left rear.
Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.
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, 14 South Street
1 of 7, Later 18th century
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Later 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270288
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; former library closed1993
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
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
House
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Composite tile
Principal hipped roof and twin rear wings
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Left rear stack
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
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
- Stucco
Rusticated lintels and open-pediment hood
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Old glass
Some sash glazing, not all panes
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
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-000016
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Sill bands
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Keyblocks
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Eight-fielded-panel door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plain fanlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Modillion open pediment
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Triglyphs
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Attached Tuscan columns
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear segmental arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Sash windows; Sill bands; Rusticated pale lintels; Pedimented columned doorway; Fanlight; Panelled door; Cellar grilles; Surface cables
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000016
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Sash windows; Sill bands; Rusticated pale lintels; Pedimented columned doorway; Fanlight; Panelled door; Cellar grilles; Surface cables
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000055
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Doorcase
Central pedimented entrance
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270288
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: Do not present as active library or infer present residential occupancy. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Later 18th century; 20th century door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Do not present as active library or infer present residential occupancy.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270288.
Current survey photographs dated 25 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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14 South Street
Grade II · Later C18; C20 door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Later C18; C20 door; library closure1993 documented in2023amendment] · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 January 2023 to update the name and address, amend description due to change of building use and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/195 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (West side) No.14 (Formerly listed as No.14, County Library) 24/07/54 GV II
House, later a library (closed 1993). Later C18. Brick; hipped composite tile roof; brick stack to left rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 January 2023 to update the name and address, amend description due to change of building use and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/195 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (West side) No.14 (Formerly listed as No.14, County Library) 24/07/54 GV II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 January 2023 to update the name and address, amend description due to change of building use and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/195 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (West side) No.14 (Formerly listed as No.14, County Library) 24/07/54 GV II House, later a library (closed 1993). Later C18. Brick; hipped composite tile roof; brick stack to left rear. Three storeys and cellar; five-window range: 6/6 sashes with sill-band and some old glass; 3/3 sashes with sill band; rusticated stucco lintels with keyblocks. Central entrance: C20 eight-fielded-panel door and plain fanlight, under modillioned stucco open-pediment hood with entablature blocks with triglyphs, on attached Tuscan columns; flanked by pairs of 6/1 sashes under similar lintels. Rear: twin gable-wings with hipped composite tile roofs; paired sashes under segmental arches, to right. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4961158915
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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