LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1334960
19B AND 21, BURGESS STREET
19B AND 21, BURGESS STREET, Leominster
Includes: Nos.10 AND 12 RAINBOW STREET. House, now offices and dwellings. C17.
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, 19B AND 21, BURGESS STREET
1 of 6, 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 1334960
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
- Former house; offices and dwellings at NHLE date; No12 Rainbow Street historic shopfront
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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
- 17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
Cladding / finishes
- Roughcast
Principal house and No12 Rainbow Street
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plaster
No10 rear wing
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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 with some old tiles
Principal roof
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Corner and composite rear stacks
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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
No10 Rainbow Street rear wing
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
No10 20th century door and casement surround
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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 casements
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- Two 18th century gabled dormers
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- 19th century panelled door in earlier chamfered case
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- Storey band
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- No12 late 19th century shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- No12 moulded glazing shafts
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- No10 19th century box dormer
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1334960
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.
- Roughcast corner building; Plain-tile-form roof; Gabled dormers; Brick stacks; Sash and casement-form windows; Panelled doors; Right return exposed timber-pattern frame; Large rectangular patch boundary in gable finish; Local cracking
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000068
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: No10/12 Rainbow components kept distinct from Burgess frontage. Roughcast does not identify concealed walls; photo blocked-opening interpretation requires direct review. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century; 18th century dormers; 19th century and 20th century changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. No10/12 Rainbow components kept distinct from Burgess frontage. Roughcast does not identify concealed walls; photo blocked-opening interpretation requires direct review.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1334960.
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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19B AND 21, BURGESS STREET
Grade II · C17; C18 dormers; C19 and C20 changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17; C18 dormers; C19 and C20 changes; RCHME shared Nos19/21 heightened top storey recorded 1934] · SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/78 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19B AND 21 (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (South side) No.21)
Includes: Nos.10 AND 12 RAINBOW STREET. House, now offices and dwellings. C17.
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 808-1/1/78 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19B AND 21 (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (South side) No.21)
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/78 (South side) 09/07/76 Nos.19B AND 21 (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (South side) No.21) GV II Includes: Nos.10 AND 12 RAINBOW STREET. House, now offices and dwellings. C17. Roughcast; plain tile roof with some old tiles; brick corner stack to right; brick composite stack to rear. 2 storeys, attic and cellar; 2-window range: C20 2-light casements; two C18 gable-dormers with C20 2-light casements. Entrance to left: C19 four-moulded-panel door in earlier chamfered case, under simple hood; 2 late C19 2/2 sashes in broad cases; storey band overall. Right returned side (No.12 Rainbow Street): roughcast gable; 2 C19 casements; late C19 shop front with 4-moulded-panel door and window with moulded glazing shafts, under moulded hood. Rear wing (No.10 Rainbow Street): timber-frame and plaster; C20 4/8 sash in simple architrave; C19 box-dormer; C20 door and casement in brick, with simple hood over. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 121 (77)). Listing NGR: SO4946759088
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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