16A and 17, Corn Square

Shops and dwellings at NHLE source date, Nos16A/17

Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Timber frame

principal building

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Timber frame

17th century long south wing recorded1934

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Recorded in 1934; its survival today has not been confirmed.

Plaster

panels

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Plain tile

roof

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Leaded glass

described windows

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Twin gables; Cross window; Mullion and transom windows; Leaded lights; Moulded jetty; Chevron panels; Carved bargeboards; Pendant finials; Shopfronts

Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255421

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Twin gable; Decorative timber framing; Chevron brace; Jetty; Leaded casement; Mullion and transom window; Carved bargeboard; Pendant finial; Shopfront; Timber joinery

Visible subject frontage only; joinery identification is visual, species and construction date unverified

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000087

Shows features visible when photographed. Concealed materials, timber species, age and survival today remain unconfirmed.

RCHME original roof truss has cusped principals, collar and strut; not evidence of cruck walls. 17th century south wing separate phase.

RCHME described subject/component; neighbouring, demolished and displaced fabric excluded from principal facets

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Provides historical context and does not necessarily describe the principal building.

Original roof truss with cusped principals, collar and strut

Principal early roof recorded1934, not a cruck-wall classification

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Recorded in 1934; its survival today has not been confirmed.

Paint loss; Weathering

Visible subject elevation and specified components only

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000087

Shows what was visible when photographed. It does not establish present condition, concealed construction or current use.

Source, component and current-use restrictions: RCHME original roof truss has cusped principals, collar and strut; not evidence of cruck walls. 17th century south wing separate phase. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.

NHLE 15th century, raised probably 17th century, altered 20th century. RCHME late 14th century/early 15th century front, raised early 17th century. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. RCHME original roof truss has cusped principals, collar and strut; not evidence of cruck walls. 17th century south wing separate phase.