LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270277
25 High Street
25 High Street
House with possible ground floor shop, constructed during the late-C18 or early-C19, altered in the C20.
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.
Historical development
The town of Leominster traces its origins to the establishment of a religious house there during the C7 or earlier. The Saxon settlement endured repeated Viking raids and is recorded as a sizeable town in the Domesday Book (1086), with 27 households. In the early-C12, King Henry I established a Benedictine Priory in the town and granted a foundation charter for the town’s market. The town thrived throughout the later medieval period, despite periodic unrest due to its location in the border region. Leominster wool was prized across Europe and bestowed considerable wealth upon the town. The town centre retains many medieval and early-modern buildings; secular buildings are timber framed while surviving Priory buildings are constructed of local sandstone. The town centre retains an essentially medieval street pattern, with long, narrow burgage plots fronting the north-south spine road of Broad Street-High Street-South Street, and Corn Square (the historic market place) lying to the east of the High Street. The remains of the Priory, dissolved in 1539, lie to the north-east of the town centre. The town remained a prominent local centre into the C18 and C19. During this period, many timber-framed buildings replaced (or refronted) by brick buildings with Classical elevations. Many houses in the town centre were partially converted to commercial use and equipped with shopfronts during the later-C19 and C20. 25 High Street was constructed during the late-C18 or early-C19 probably as a house with commercial premises on the ground floor. The first-floor sash windows were replaced in the late-C19. A new timber shopfront was installed in the late-C20. The building is currently (2022) in use as a shop on the ground floor with dwellings above. The ground-floor retail unit is combined with that at 27 High Street, an unlisted late-C19 building to the south.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 25 High Street
1 of 11, Late 18th century or 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.
- 25 & 27 High Street, Leominster
- 25 High Street, Leominster
- 25 and 27 High Street, Leominster
Late 18th century or early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270277
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 with possible original ground-floor shop; shop and dwellings documented2022
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
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/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
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
- Red brick
Principal building in Flemish bond
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
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
Pitched roof
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
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
- Timber
Shopfront sash windows casement doors and eaves
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stucco
Window heads and cills
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Late 20th century shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled stall risers
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Canted entrance
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plain overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Deep fascia
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rusticated flat-arched window heads
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Horned first-floor sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Possibly original second-floor sashes
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear segmental arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear plank double doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Blocked rear overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear tripartite sash
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear six-pane casement
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Red brick frontage; Sash windows; Pale rusticated window heads; Deep shop fascia; Panelled stall risers and pilasters; Canted shop entrance; Side passage; Paint weathering to window joinery
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000027
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Red brick frontage; Sash windows; Pale rusticated window heads; Deep shop fascia; Panelled stall risers and pilasters; Canted shop entrance; Side passage; Paint weathering to window joinery
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000064
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Large fixed shop windows
Late 20th century shopfront, west elevation
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Moulded timber eaves
Principal west elevation
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270277
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: Town-history references to Priory, medieval timber frames and sandstone concern other buildings. No evidence for church use or timber-framed structure here. Contiguous retail unit includes unlisted27 but its lateC19 building date must not date25. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late 18th century/early 19th century construction; late 19th century first-floor replacement windows; late 20th century shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Town-history references to Priory, medieval timber frames and sandstone concern other buildings. No evidence for church use or timber-framed structure here. Contiguous retail unit includes unlisted27 but its lateC19 building date must not date25.
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 1270277.
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.
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25 High Street
Grade II · Late C18/early C19 construction; late C19 first-floor replacement windows; late C20 shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late C18/early C19 construction; late C19 first-floor replacement windows; late C20 shopfront; mixed retail/residential use evidenced2022] · 25 High Street
House with possible ground floor shop, constructed during the late-C18 or early-C19, altered in the C20.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
House with possible ground floor shop, constructed during the late-C18 or early-C19, altered in the C20. MATERIALS: the building is of red brick in Flemish bond with a timber shop front to the principal, west elevation, and stucco window heads and cills. The roof covering is slate. PLAN: the building is arranged on a rectangular plan with shorter elevations to the west and east. The main entrance and principal elevation are to the west onto High Street, with the rear elevation facing a yard accessed from Victoria Street to the south. A passageway (Ironmongers Lane) connects this yard to the High Street between numbers 23 and 25. EXTERIOR: the building is of three storeys across two bays under a pitched roof. The late-C20 ground-floor shopfront has panelled timber stall risers and pilasters and large fixed windows, with a canted entrance containing a glazed door and plain over light, and a deep, plain fascia board over. The shopfront is contiguous with that at number 27. Above, the first and second floors each carry a pair of timber sash windows with rusticated stucco flat-arched heads and stucco cills. The first-floor windows have two-over-two glazing with horns while the second-floor windows have four-over-eight glazing and may be original. Above, there is a moulded timber eaves. On the ground floor of the rear (east) elevation is a wide opening under a segmental arch containing a pair of plank doors and a blocked over light above. To the north is a narrow, two-pane sash with horns under a segmental-arched head. On the first floor are a pair of eight-over-eight glazed timber sashes with timber surrounds and stucco cills under segmental-arched heads. There are two windows on the second floor. In the southern bay there is a tripartite window set flush with the brickwork under a flat-arched head, with a central, six-over-six glazed sash flanked by two-over-two glazed sashes. In the north bay is a six-pane timber casement with a segmental-arched head and stucco cill. History The town of Leominster traces its origins to the establishment of a religious house there during the C7 or earlier. The Saxon settlement endured repeated Viking raids and is recorded as a sizeable town in the Domesday Book (1086), with 27 households. In the early-C12, King Henry I established a Benedictine Priory in the town and granted a foundation charter for the town’s market. The town thrived throughout the later medieval period, despite periodic unrest due to its location in the border region. Leominster wool was prized across Europe and bestowed considerable wealth upon the town. The town centre retains many medieval and early-modern buildings; secular buildings are timber framed while surviving Priory buildings are constructed of local sandstone. The town centre retains an essentially medieval street pattern, with long, narrow burgage plots fronting the north-south spine road of Broad Street-High Street-South Street, and Corn Square (the historic market place) lying to the east of the High Street. The remains of the Priory, dissolved in 1539, lie to the north-east of the town centre. The town remained a prominent local centre into the C18 and C19. During this period, many timber-framed buildings replaced (or refronted) by brick buildings with Classical elevations. Many houses in the town centre were partially converted to commercial use and equipped with shopfronts during the later-C19 and C20. 25 High Street was constructed during the late-C18 or early-C19 probably as a house with commercial premises on the ground floor. The first-floor sash windows were replaced in the late-C19. A new timber shopfront was installed in the late-C20. The building is currently (2022) in use as a shop on the ground floor with dwellings above. The ground-floor retail unit is combined with that at 27 High Street, an unlisted late-C19 building to the south.
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