LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255487
19, School Lane
19, School Lane, Leominster
Cottage, now shop and dwelling. Mid C18 front to probably C17 core, with later alterations. Brick; steep-pitched plain tile roof.
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, School Lane
1 of 8, Probably 17th century core
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Probably 17th century core
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255487
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
- Cottage, subsequently shop and dwelling at NHLE source date
Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Documented phases
- Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
External wall material
- Brick
principal front and rear wing
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
main steep roof
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
- Welsh slate
rear brick wing
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Cladding / finishes
- Slate hanging
left gable, not main roof
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
- Weatherboarding
right return
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Chimneys
- Brick
rear wing end stack
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Other materials / details
- Boarding
eaves
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Architectural features
- Sash windows; Segmental arches; Shopfront; Half-glazed panelled door; Overlight; Blocked overlight; Fascia; Hood; Pilasters; Casement window
Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
- Sash windows; Segmental brick arches; Shopfront; Fascia; Panelled door; Timber joinery
Visible subject frontage only; joinery identification is visual, species and construction date unverified
Catalogue capture date 2026-07-26; metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000138
Shows features visible when photographed. Concealed materials, timber species, age and survival today remain unconfirmed.
Dated observations
- Estate-agent frontage; Surface cabling or services
Visible subject elevation and specified components only
Catalogue capture date 2026-07-26; metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000138
Shows what was visible when photographed. It does not establish present condition, concealed construction or current use.
Structural system
- Frame-post(?)
Right side of principal front, uncertain source identification
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement.
Unverified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255487
The possible frame post does not establish timber-frame construction.
Research notes and uncertainties
Source, component and current-use restrictions: Frame-post(?) uncertain, no definite timber-wall filter. School Lane not educational use. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.
Mid 18th century front to probably 17th century core; 19th century sash; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfront; 20th century casement. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. Frame-post(?) uncertain, no definite timber-wall filter. School Lane not educational use.
Explore records with these reviewed features. Results may concern only part of a listed group and retain their source-date qualifications.
How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255487.
Current survey photographs dated 26 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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19, School Lane
Grade II · Mid C18 front to probably C17 core; C19 sash; late C19/early C20 shopfront; C20 casement. · SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/185 No.19 09/07/76
Cottage, now shop and dwelling. Mid C18 front to probably C17 core, with later alterations. Brick; steep-pitched plain tile roof.
Current survey photographs

Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/185 No.19 09/07/76
LEOMINSTER SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/185 No.19 09/07/76 GV II Cottage, now shop and dwelling. Mid C18 front to probably C17 core, with later alterations. Brick; steep-pitched plain tile roof. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range: C19 6/6 sashes in moulded cases under segmental arches; boarded eaves; frame-post(?) to right. Late C19/early C20 shop front with half-glazed panelled door and overlight to right; to left, 4-panel door with blocked overlight, to dwelling; fascia-board and hood, on pilasters. Left returned side: slate-hung gable. Right returned side: weatherboarded, with C20 casement to gable. Brick wing to rear, with Welsh slate roof and brick end stack. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4972058948
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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