LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270338
23, Bridge Street
23, Bridge Street, Leominster
House. C17, refronted C20. Brick; composite tile roof; brick ridge stack.
Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.
No photograph currently published
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
Through time, 23, Bridge Street
1 of 3, 17th century
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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 1270338
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 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
External wall material
- Brick
Refronted building
Front refronted 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Returned-side gable; interior reported
17th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Plaster
Returned-side gable, exact build-up unspecified
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Roughcast
Rear
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Composite tile
Main roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Chimneys
- Brick
Ridge stack
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Other materials / details
- Concrete
Window lintels
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Sash windows
Front elevation
Early 19th century and 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Panelled door
Central entrance
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Altered roof pitch
Front roof pitch
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270338
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Research notes and uncertainties
17th century; refronted 20th century Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Preserve component distinctions.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270338.
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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23, Bridge Street
Grade II · C17; refronted C20 · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/17 (West side) No.23
House. C17, refronted C20. Brick; composite tile roof; brick ridge stack.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (11
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 (11), p. 117.
a (11). House, No. 23, 25 yards N. of (9), is of three storeys but has been refronted and heightened, but some timber-framing is exposed in the S. gable.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/17 (West side) No.23
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/17 (West side) No.23 GV II House. C17, refronted C20. Brick; composite tile roof; brick ridge stack. 3 storeys; 2-window range: early C19 6/6 sashes under concrete lintels; C20 3/3 sashes. Central entrance: 6-fielded-panel door in beaded frame; flanked by C18 6/6 sashes. Returned sides: C17 timber-frame and plaster gable, with altered front roof pitch. Rear: roughcast; scattered fenestration. INTERIOR not inspected, but noted as retaining timber-framing. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (11)). Listing NGR: SO4954359400
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
- Can a current photograph be added to record the public elevations and visible historic fabric?
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