LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255437
28 and 30, Etnam Street
28 and 30, Etnam Street, Leominster
Houses. Early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof, with 2 roof-lines; central brick ridge stack; 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.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 28 and 30, Etnam Street
1 of 10, Early 19th 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.
- 28 Etnam Street, Leominster
- 30 Etnam Street, Leominster
Early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255437
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 Nos28 and30
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
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
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Two rooflines
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Central ridge stack
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
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
- Stucco
Window keyblocks
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plaster
Blocked opening
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Lead
Rainwater goods dated1823 and No30 overlight glazing
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Timber joinery appearance
Photograph sash windows and doorcases only, species unverified
Supplied capture date 2026-07-26, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000130
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
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
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plaster-blocked opening
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No30 six-panel door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No30 leaded overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled reveals
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No30 plain pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No28 panelled pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No28 part-glazed six-panel door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Flat entrance hoods
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Cellar flaps inscribed C Hodges Ludlow1848
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255437
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; Slate-form roof; Brick ridge stack; Two rooflines; Sash-form windows; Two blocked central openings; Pale keyed window heads; Panelled doorcases; Flat entrance hoods; Paint loss
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-26, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000130
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: No28 andNo30 entrances differ. Rear stack material unstated. Dated rainwater goods and cellar flaps do not establish all fabric date. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early 19th century houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late 19th century plain sashes] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. No28 andNo30 entrances differ. Rear stack material unstated. Dated rainwater goods and cellar flaps do not establish all fabric date.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255437.
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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28 and 30, Etnam Street
Grade II · Early C19 houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late C19 plain sashes [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early C19 houses; rainwater goods1823; cellar flaps1848; late C19 plain sashes] · SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/125 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.28 AND 30 (Formerly Listed as: ETNAM STREET (South side) Nos.24-30 (Even))
Houses. Early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof, with 2 roof-lines; central brick ridge stack; stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/125 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.28 AND 30 (Formerly Listed as: ETNAM STREET (South side) Nos.24-30 (Even))
LEOMINSTER SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/125 (South side) 24/07/54 Nos.28 AND 30 (Formerly Listed as: ETNAM STREET (South side) Nos.24-30 (Even)) GV II Houses. Early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof, with 2 roof-lines; central brick ridge stack; stack to rear. 3 storeys and cellar; 4-window range: to left, 2 late C19 plain sashes in broad cases in lined reveals; plaster-blocked opening; 6/6 sash in moulded case; gauged brick flat arches with stucco keyblocks; similar over, with 3/3 sash to right. Entrances to left: to No.30: 6-panel door and leaded overlight, in panelled reveals under simple hood on plain pilasters; late C19 plain sash in lined reveals under gauged brick flat arch with stucco keyblock; to right (No.28): part-glazed 6-panel door in panelled reveals, under simple flat hood on panelled pilasters; 6/6 sash in moulded case under painted gauged brick flat arch with stucco keyblock. INTERIORS not inspected. Lead rainwater goods, dated 1823. Cellar flaps: C Hodges, Ludlow, 1848. Listing NGR: SO4977758906
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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