LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270269

15 and 17, the Priory

15 and 17, the Priory, Leominster

Houses. C17, altered C18. Timber-frame and roughcast; Welsh slate roof; central brick axial ridge stack.

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

Grade IIHistoric England record

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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.

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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD

Through time, 15 and 17, the Priory

1 of 2, 17th century

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About these records

3 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.

  • 15 The Priory, Leominster
  • 17 The Priory, Leominster
  • 17 The. Priory, Leominster

17th century

Construction

Building construction

Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.

SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270269

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
Houses

Listed subject

As described in NHLE; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Structural system
Timber frame

Listed houses

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Cladding / finishes
Roughcast

Framed houses and right returned side

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Paint

Left returned brickwork

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

External wall material
Brick

Left returned side

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Roof covering
Welsh slate

Listed houses

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Chimneys
Brick

Central axial ridge stack

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Architectural features
Casement windows; Box framing

Listed range

Casements 18th century/20th century

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Plank doors

No.15 right doorway and No.17 central doorway

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Prentice-board

No.17 frontage

NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Parallel rear range

Rear

19th century

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1270269

Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.

Research notes and uncertainties

17th century; altered 18th century Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Do not assign all window dates to both addresses without component qualifier.

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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 1270269.

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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15 and 17, the Priory

Grade II · C17; altered C18 · SO4959 THE PRIORY 808-1/1/216 Nos.15 AND 17 09/07/76

Houses. C17, altered C18. Timber-frame and roughcast; Welsh slate roof; central brick axial ridge stack.

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Documentary evidence

Historic England

Official list description

Original NHLE location reference

SO4959 THE PRIORY 808-1/1/216 Nos.15 AND 17 09/07/76

LEOMINSTER SO4959 THE PRIORY 808-1/1/216 Nos.15 AND 17 09/07/76 GV II Houses. C17, altered C18. Timber-frame and roughcast; Welsh slate roof; central brick axial ridge stack. 2 storeys; 4-window range: C18 6/6 casements and to right, two C20 plain casements, set in box framing. No.15: plank door in beaded case, to right; two C18 6/6 casements. No.17: central plank door in beaded case; two C20 metal casements; prentice-board overall. Left returned side: painted brick. Right returned side: roughcast. C19 parallel range to rear, with central stack. INTERIORS not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4977459368

Sources and further reading

  1. Historic England, National Heritage List for England entry 1270269

Open questions

  1. What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
  2. Can a current photograph be added to record the public elevations and visible historic fabric?

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