LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270339
29 and 31, Bridge Street
29 and 31, Bridge Street, Leominster
House, now shop, offices and dwellings. Late C14/early C15, with later alterations. Roughcast; timber-frame and plaster; pantile roof, with gable to left; 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, 29 and 31, Bridge Street
1 of 9, Late 14th century/early 15th 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.
- 27 & 29 Bridge Street, Leominster
- 29 Bridge Street, Leominster
- 31 Bridge Street, Leominster
Late 14th century/early 15th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270339
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, subsequently shop, offices and dwellings. No31 documented as former Old Cross Keys Inn in RCHME
Principal identity and explicitly separated historical/ancillary use
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Nos29 and31
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Infill
- Plaster
frame
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Roughcast
front
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Pantile
roof
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
No29 rear, RCHME1934
RCHME1934 observation, not current survival verification
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part in the historical source; survival today has not been confirmed.
Roof structure / details
- Cambered tie beam; Collar; Cusped trefoils
No29 early roof
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Material unestablished
stacks
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Unverified
Architectural features
- Carved bargeboards at No29; Ogee entrance; Probable bressumer at No31; Underbuilt former jetty at No29
Only the named source-described elevations, interiors and components; qualifiers form part of each term
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
- Casement windows; Sash windows; Panelled door; Overlight; Doorcase
20th century metal and 19th century gable casements, 20th century eight/eight sash to right of No29, doors distinguished by address
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
- Moulded bressumer; Embattled string
Underbuilt former jetty No29, recorded1934
RCHME1934 observation, not current survival verification
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part in the historical source; survival today has not been confirmed.
- Original projecting windows
No31 recorded1934, present survival unverified
RCHME1934 observation, not current survival verification
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part in the historical source; survival today has not been confirmed.
Other materials / details
- Metal
20th century casements, not frame structure
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270339
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Component, chronology and current-use qualifications: No29 and No31 details and former inn use must not be copied across addresses. No31 original projecting windows are historical1934 observations. Current use and survival not independently verified for September2026.
Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; Late 14th century/early 15th century No29, probable early 18th century underbuilding, 19th century/20th century alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.] Documented fabric phases and alternatives. Reviewed value replaces rather than validates the original chronology. Administrative dates and generic town-history periods excluded. No29 and No31 details and former inn use must not be copied across addresses. No31 original projecting windows are historical1934 observations.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270339.
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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29 and 31, Bridge Street
Grade II · Late C14/early C15 No29, probable early C18 underbuilding, C19/C20 alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; Late C14/early C15 No29, probable early C18 underbuilding, C19/C20 alterations. No31 date not specified in RCHME. Historic observations1934 not proof of current survival.] · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/21 (West side) 24/07/54 Nos.29 AND 31
House, now shop, offices and dwellings. Late C14/early C15, with later alterations. Roughcast; timber-frame and plaster; pantile roof, with gable to left; stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (13)(14
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 extracts
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (13), p. 117.
a (13). House, No. 29, immediately N. of (12), is of late 14th or early 15th-century date. The upper storey formerly projected on the E. front (Plate 141) but has been under-built, probably early in the 18th century. The bressummer is moulded, and there is a moulded string with embattled cresting below and first-floor window-sill. The upper storey has heavy exposed timber-framing with two trefoil-headed panels below the base-beam of the gable. The gable has original barge-boards with elaborate cusped and traceried enrichment. The back is largely faced with late brickwork.
Referenced illustrations
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 2
Leominster, monument (14), p. 117.
a (14). Old Cross Keys Inn, No. 31, immediately N. of (13), has exposed framing to the upper storey of the E. front. In it are two original and slightly projecting windows with moulded frames, heads and sills.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/21 (West side) 24/07/54 Nos.29 AND 31
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/21 (West side) 24/07/54 Nos.29 AND 31 GV II House, now shop, offices and dwellings. Late C14/early C15, with later alterations. Roughcast; timber-frame and plaster; pantile roof, with gable to left; stack to rear. 3 bay plan. 2 storeys; 3-window range: C20 metal casements under simple hoods, and C19 3-light casement with moulded architrave to gable; cusped braces form trefoil panels under massive cambered tie-beam and collar; weathered carved barge-boards. Entrance to left (to No.29): deeply-recessed under massive soffit beams, behind ogee-headed opening: early C20, 4-panel door and plain overlight, in moulded case; to right, C20 eight/eight sash. Central entrance to No.31: C19 half-glazed door in moulded doorcase; flanked by C20 lights with upper casements; probable bressumer; rendered addition, to right. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (13)(14)). Listing NGR: SO4953159421
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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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