LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255408
2, 2A and 4, Church Street
2, 2A and 4, Church Street, Leominster
Houses, now shops and dwellings. Early C19. Brick; C20 composite tile roof, hipped to right; 2 brick cross-axial stacks to front.
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, 2, 2A and 4, Church Street
1 of 12, Early 19th century
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About these records
3 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 2 Church Street, Leominster
- 2a Church Street, Leominster
- 4 Church Street, Leominster
Early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255408
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 houses; shops and dwellings at source date
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
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
Principal ranges
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Composite tile
20th century roof hipped right
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Two front cross-axial stacks
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
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
- Stucco
Keyblocks panels lintels and rusticated shop pilasters
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood
Entrance hood and shop fascia
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Timber joinery appearance
Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species
Supplied capture date 2026-05-28, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000109
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
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
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
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Modillion eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Enriched panelled door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Margin-glazed overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Open pediment
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled reveals
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Left late 19th century shopfront with ringed glazing shafts and enriched spandrels
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Right early 20th century shopfront with moulded shafts and corner return
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Multi-pane sash windows; Pale decorated window heads; Modillion eaves; Two shopfronts; Recessed entrances; Pilasters; Ornamental shop glazing shafts and spandrels; Surface cables
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-05-28, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000109
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rusticated stucco pilasters
Left late 19th century shopfront
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255408
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: Church Street not church type. Distinguish two shopfront phases, no blanket glazing-shaft form. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early 19th century; late 19th century/early 20th century shopfronts; 20th century composite roof] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Church Street not church type. Distinguish two shopfront phases, no blanket glazing-shaft form.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255408.
Current survey photographs dated 28 May 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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2, 2A and 4, Church Street
Grade II · Early C19; late C19/early C20 shopfronts; C20 composite roof [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early C19; late C19/early C20 shopfronts; C20 composite roof] · SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/83 (South side) 09/02/73 Nos.2, 2A AND 4
Houses, now shops and dwellings. Early C19. Brick; C20 composite tile roof, hipped to right; 2 brick cross-axial stacks to front.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/83 (South side) 09/02/73 Nos.2, 2A AND 4
LEOMINSTER SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/83 (South side) 09/02/73 Nos.2, 2A AND 4 GV II Houses, now shops and dwellings. Early C19. Brick; C20 composite tile roof, hipped to right; 2 brick cross-axial stacks to front. 3 storeys and cellar; 5-window range: 6/6 sashes and, to left, 6-pane light in altered opening, under decorated stucco keyblocks; 6/6 sashes over; recessed stucco panel; brick modillion eaves. Entrance to left: enriched 5-panel door and margin-glazed overlight in round-headed panelled reveals, under moulded wood open pediment hood on panelled pilasters; late C19 shop front with recessed half-glazed panelled doors and overlights, and canted windows with ringed glazing shafts and enriched spandrels, under moulded fascia-board with stop-consoles on rusticated stucco pilasters; to right, early C20 shop front, with glazed panelled double doors in canted return, and windows with moulded glazing shafts; deep fascia-board on panelled pillar and pilaster. Right returned side: tier of 6/6 sashes under enriched stucco lintels; recessed stucco panel; brick modillion eaves; returned shop front. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4966459110
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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