LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270321
19 and 19A, Burgess Street
19 and 19A, Burgess Street, Leominster
House, now office and dwelling. C17. Timber-frame and roughcast; plain tile roof with some old tiles.
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, 19 and 19A, Burgess Street
1 of 8, 17th century
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270321
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 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Use at source date
- Office; Dwelling
Listed range, address allocation unspecified
Use in NHLE description, not certified current in 2026
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Main building
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Roughcast
Frame-associated finish
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Paint
Brick stallriser below left shop window
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000067
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
Main roof, some old tiles
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Attic; Casement windows; Architraves
Main building
19th century and 20th century windows distinguished
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Roof dormers; Casement windows; Deep eaves
Dormers
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shopfront; Panelled door; Overlight; Plate-glass windows; Fascia; Hood; Panelled pilasters
Ground-floor frontage
Early 20th century shopfront, not proof of continuing retail use
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Arch brace
Right return
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270321
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Sign bracket
First-floor frontage, left of centre
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000067
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
- Cornice
Moulded capping to shopfront
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000067
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
- Gable dormers
Two roof dormers
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000067
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Historical context
- Houses; Added upper storey
RCHME Nos.19 and21, correspondence with current19/19A unresolved
Recorded1934; address mapping unresolved
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934, Leominster, monument (77), p. 121.
Provides historical context but does not establish the type or material of a particular part of the building.
Other materials / details
- Brick
Stallriser below left-hand shop window only
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000067
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Historic address correspondence: RCHME77 concerns Nos.19/21; current listing is19/19A. The correspondence and location of the added upper storey are unresolved. Preserve complex context without address-specific extra-storey tags.
Jetty or beam interpretation: LH067 shows exposed framing and an upper-storey beam. It does not securely establish a jetty or bressumer. Keep unsupported positive tags withheld, not a confident absence.
17th century Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Photo metadata 17th century or earlier is not independent proof of earlier origins. RCHME Nos.19 and21 matching ambiguity retained.
Paint loss local upper sash/casement coatings. Irregular frame line is not evidence of active movement or failure. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
Surface cabling or services alarm unit and face-mounted wire. Irregular frame line is not evidence of active movement or failure. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270321.
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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19 and 19A, Burgess Street
Grade II · C17 · SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/77 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19 AND 19A
House, now office and dwelling. C17. Timber-frame and roughcast; plain tile roof with some old tiles.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 121 (77
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 (77), p. 121.
a (77). Houses, Nos. 19 and 21, at the corner of Rainbow Street, are of three storeys, the top storey being an addition. Some of the timber-framing is exposed.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/77 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19 AND 19A
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/77 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19 AND 19A GV II House, now office and dwelling. C17. Timber-frame and roughcast; plain tile roof with some old tiles. 2 storeys and attic; 3-window range: C19 two-light casements in simple architraves, and to right, C20 three-light casement; 2 roof-dormers with 2-light casements under deep eaves. Early C20 shop front with central half-glazed moulded-panel door and plain overlight, flanked by plate-glass windows; to right, C20 half-glazed door, and overlight; moulded fascia-board and hood, on panelled pilasters. Right returned side: exposed arch-brace. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 121 (77)). Listing NGR: SO4947359092
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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