LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270295
20 and 20A, Etnam Street
20 and 20A, Etnam Street, Leominster
House, now dwellings. Late C18/early C19. Brick; slate(?) roof; brick end stacks; stack to rear.
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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Late 18th century/early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270295
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 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Use at source date
- Dwellings
Listed subject
NHLE description; not verified current in 2026
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
A historical or reported description; the detail has not been independently confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
Listed range, no division by address
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Slate (uncertain)
Listed range roof
NHLE uncertainty retained
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
A historical or reported description; the detail has not been independently confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
End stacks only; rear stack material unspecified
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Other materials / details
- Stone
Cornice
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Stucco
Plinth
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Cellar
Listed range
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Sash windows; Gauged brick flat arches
Frontage
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Cornice; Parapet
Frontage
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Panelled door; Fanlight; Round-headed arch
Central entrance
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Modillions; Open pediment; Entablature blocks; Keystones
Central entrance hood
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Segmental arch; Plank door
Doorway to left
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Cellar lights
Plinth
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270295
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Doorcase
Central doorway to No.20 only
Photograph dated 2026-07-26 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000127
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Roof covering: slate(?) is uncertain; photograph hides covering. Withhold definite slate.
Late 18th century/early 19th century Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Single interval or alternative attribution, not two proved construction campaigns.
Local repair or patching scattered pale spots in principal brick face, apparent local repairs only; method/date/binder unknown. Replacement glazing/whole replacement window cannot be established merely from dark lower pane. Roof repairs to adjacent scaffolded property must not migrate. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
Surface cabling or services light and face-mounted cable. Replacement glazing/whole replacement window cannot be established merely from dark lower pane. Roof repairs to adjacent scaffolded property must not migrate. 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 1270295.
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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20 and 20A, Etnam Street
Grade II · Late C18/early C19 · SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/122 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.20 AND 20A (Formerly Listed as: ETNAM STREET (South side) No.20)
House, now dwellings. Late C18/early C19. Brick; slate(?) roof; brick end stacks; stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/122 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.20 AND 20A (Formerly Listed as: ETNAM STREET (South side) No.20)
House, now dwellings. Late C18/early C19. Brick; slate(?) roof; brick end stacks; stack to rear. 3 storeys and cellar; 3-window range: 6/6 sashes in moulded flush frames, under gauged brick flat arches; 3/3 sashes under gauged brick flat arches; moulded stone cornice and parapet. Central entrance: steps to 6-fielded-panel door and ornamental fanlight in round-headed arch with rectangular moulded and modillioned open- pediment hood with entablature blocks with triple keystones; flanked by 6/6 sashes under gauged brick flat arches; to left, round-headed plank door under segmental gauged brick arch; stucco plinth with cellar lights. INTERIOR not inspected.
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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