LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270260
24 and 26, South Street
24 and 26, South Street, Leominster
Houses. Late C18. Brick; shallow-pitched slate roof; brick end stack.
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, 24 and 26, South Street
1 of 14, Late 18th century
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About these records
2 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 24 South Street, Leominster
- 26 South Street, Leominster
Late 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270260
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
- Houses Nos24 and26
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
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
Houses
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Slate
Shallow-pitched roof
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
End stack
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
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
- Wood
Moulded eaves
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone
Central entrance flat hood
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stucco
Left fixed-light quoined case
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Ten-over-ten sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gauged brick flat arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Central panelled door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plain fanlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Round-headed panelled reveals
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Feathered entablature blocks
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Fluted pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
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 fixed light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Right four-panel door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Right fanlight with glazing bar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear two-over-two sash
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270260
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Large multi-pane sashes; Flat-arched brick heads; Main round-headed entrance with fluted pilasters and feather-pattern blocks; Secondary semicircular doorway and fanlight; Narrow fixed light; Pale surface deposits near entrance
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000025
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Large multi-pane sashes; Flat-arched brick heads; Main round-headed entrance with fluted pilasters and feather-pattern blocks; Secondary semicircular doorway and fanlight; Narrow fixed light; Pale surface deposits near entrance
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000058
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: Stone is entrance hood, not walls. Description does not securely allocate every feature to each address, retain central/left/right component wording. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late 18th century; late 19th century fixed light] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Stone is entrance hood, not walls. Description does not securely allocate every feature to each address, retain central/left/right component wording.
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 1270260.
Current survey photographs dated 25 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.
Map location
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24 and 26, South Street
Grade II · Late C18; late C19 fixed light [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late C18; late C19 fixed light] · SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/199 (West side) 09/02/73 Nos.24 AND 26 (Formerly Listed as: SOUTH STREET (West side) Nos.22-26 (Even))
Houses. Late C18. Brick; shallow-pitched slate roof; brick end stack.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/199 (West side) 09/02/73 Nos.24 AND 26 (Formerly Listed as: SOUTH STREET (West side) Nos.22-26 (Even))
LEOMINSTER SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/199 (West side) 09/02/73 Nos.24 AND 26 (Formerly Listed as: SOUTH STREET (West side) Nos.22-26 (Even)) GV II Houses. Late C18. Brick; shallow-pitched slate roof; brick end stack. 3 storeys; single-window range: 10/10 sash under gauged brick flat arch; 10/10 sash; moulded wood eaves. Central entrance: part-glazed moulded panel door and plain fanlight in round-headed panelled reveals, under stone flat hood on feathered entablature blocks and fluted pilasters; to left, late C19 fixed light in quoined stucco case; to right, 4-panel door and fanlight with glazing bar, under semicircular arch. Rear: 2/2 sash. INTERIORS not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4960358882
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
- Which materials and architectural features can be confirmed by a dated site survey?
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