LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255537
26, West Street
26, West Street, Leominster
Shop and dwelling. C18, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; old plain tiles; brick ridge stack to right.
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.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 26, West Street
1 of 12, 18th century
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255537
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
- Shop and dwelling at source date
Principal identity and explicitly separated historical/ancillary use
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
principal building
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
brickwork
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
roof
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
stack
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Sash windows; Blind openings; Flat arches; Modillion eaves; Shopfront
Only the named source-described elevations, interiors and components; qualifiers form part of each term
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255537
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Component, chronology and current-use qualifications: Blind openings are not positive surviving glazed windows. Current use and survival not independently verified for September2026.
18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; 18th century with 20th century alterations and shopfront.] Documented fabric phases and alternatives. Reviewed value replaces rather than validates the original chronology. Administrative dates and generic town-history periods excluded. Blind openings are not positive surviving glazed windows.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255537.
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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26, West Street
Grade II · C18 with C20 alterations and shopfront. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; C18 with C20 alterations and shopfront.] · SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/226 (North side) 09/07/76 No.26 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (North side) Nos.24-28 (Even))
Shop and dwelling. C18, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; old plain tiles; brick ridge stack to right.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/226 (North side) 09/07/76 No.26 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (North side) Nos.24-28 (Even))
LEOMINSTER SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/226 (North side) 09/07/76 No.26 (Formerly Listed as: WEST STREET (North side) Nos.24-28 (Even)) GV II Shop and dwelling. C18, with C20 alterations. Painted brick; old plain tiles; brick ridge stack to right. 3 storeys; 2-window range: C20 4/4 sashes in broad cases, and central blind opening, under gauged brick flat arches; 3/3 sashes and blind opening; brick modillion eaves. C20 shop front. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4954259002
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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