LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255420
16, CORN SQUARE
16, CORN SQUARE, Leominster
Includes: No.4 SCHOOL LANE. Shop and dwelling. C15, with later alterations.
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, 16, CORN SQUARE
1 of 10, 15th century
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
15th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255420
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
- Shop and dwelling; includes No4 School Lane
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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
- 15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Exposed School Lane side and interior recorded 1934
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Plaster
Principal elevation with painted framing
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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
- Painted framing
Front decorative representation distinguished from structure
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Leaded glass
School Lane light
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Brick panels
School Lane ground floor
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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
Steep principal gable roof
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Slate
20th century shopfront pentice
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Casement windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Clerestory lights
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Carved foiled and sub-cusped bargeboards
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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 shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Front jetty underbuilt 18th century
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Deep School Lane jetty
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Curved passing braces
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Massive joists
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Cusped brackets
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Diagonal corner bracket on moulded capital
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Heavy curved internal tie-beam brace recorded 1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Blocked original south mullioned window recorded 1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Black timber-pattern front with white panels; Exposed School Lane jetty and joist ends; Curved braces; Carved jetty brackets; Carved bargeboards; Plain-tile-form principal roof; Slate-form shop pentice; Casement-form windows; Green glazed shopfront stallriser tiles; Painted brick ground-floor panels
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000106
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gable
Principal roof recorded NHLE
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255420
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.
- Green glazed stallriser tiles
Principal shopfront, photograph only, date and composition unknown
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000106
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Painted brick panels
School Lane ground floor, photograph only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000106
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: School Lane not educational use. Blocked south window not positive surviving open-window facet. Do not treat all painted framing as exposed original structural members. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 15th century probable in RCHME; 17th century south-west widening; 18th century jetty underbuilding; 19th century/20th century alterations] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. School Lane not educational use. Blocked south window not positive surviving open-window facet. Do not treat all painted framing as exposed original structural members.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255420.
Current survey photographs dated 25 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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16, CORN SQUARE
Grade II · C15 probable in RCHME; C17 south-west widening; C18 jetty underbuilding; C19/C20 alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C15 probable in RCHME; C17 south-west widening; C18 jetty underbuilding; C19/C20 alterations] · SO4958 CORN SQUARE 808-1/2/106 (South side) 24/07/54 No.16 (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Nos.4-10 (Even)) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE No.16)
Includes: No.4 SCHOOL LANE. Shop and dwelling. C15, with later alterations.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (114), PL
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 (114), p. 123.
a (114). House (Plate 144) and shop, at the W. corner of School Lane, was built probably in the 15th century. The upper storey projects on the E. side and formerly at the N. end, where it has been under-built; the projection rests on shaped brackets with a diagonal bracket at the angle springing from a moulded capital on the corner-post. The gable of the N. end has original foiled and sub-cusped barge-boards. The framing is exposed on the E. side. Inside the building the upper storey retains much of its original framing, including one heavy curved brace to a tie-beam. The S. end has an original window with a chamfered mullion; it is now blocked by the adjoining house. There is a 17th-century widening on the W. side at the southern end.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 CORN SQUARE 808-1/2/106 (South side) 24/07/54 No.16 (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Nos.4-10 (Even)) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE No.16)
LEOMINSTER SO4958 CORN SQUARE 808-1/2/106 (South side) 24/07/54 No.16 (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Nos.4-10 (Even)) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE No.16) GV II Includes: No.4 SCHOOL LANE. Shop and dwelling. C15, with later alterations. Plaster with painted framing; steep-pitched plain tile gable roof. 2 storeys; 2-window range: C19 3-light casements with clerestory lights, in moulded cases; weathered carved and scalloped barge-boards. C20 shop front with central entrance, under slate pentice roof; jetty underbuilt in C18. Left returned side (in School Lane): four C20 windows and leaded light, between curved passing-braces over deep jetty on massive joists and cusped brackets. Ground floor has various brick panels; two C20 shop windows; C19 window with small casement; C19 half-glazed door. INTERIOR not inspected. No.4 School Lane was first listed on 09/02/73. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (114), PL.144). Listing NGR: SO4970158991
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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