LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255485
3 and 5, School Lane
3 and 5, School Lane, Leominster
Shops and dwellings. C17, altered C18 and later. Roughcast; plain tile roof with 2 rooflines.
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, 3 and 5, School Lane
1 of 12, 17th 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.
- 3 & 5 School Lane, Leominster
- 3 School Lane, Leominster
- 5 School Lane, Leominster
17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255485
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
- Shops and dwellings Nos3 and5
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Structural system
- Timber frame
17th century and later interiors Nos3 and5
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Roughcast
Principal ranges
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
Two rooflines
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- No3 nine/nine sash and square shop glazing bars
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No5 plain and4/4 sashes and chamfered shop glazing bars
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- 20th century shopfronts
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Overlight at No3
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Chamfered ceiling beams
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- No3 probably reused earlyC16 moulded beams recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Sash windows and 20th century shopfronts
No3 andNo5 distinct window forms retained
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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
- Probably reused moulded timber beams
No3 earlyC16 beams only, RCHME1934
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255485
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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: Reused beams not secureC16 building date; Nos3/5 fenestration differs. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century altered 18th century and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; 20th century shopfronts] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Reused beams not secureC16 building date; Nos3/5 fenestration differs.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255485.
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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3 and 5, School Lane
Grade II · C17 altered C18 and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; C20 shopfronts [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 altered C18 and later; earlyC16 beams probably reused inNo3; C20 shopfronts] · SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/182 Nos.3 AND 5 09/07/76
Shops and dwellings. C17, altered C18 and later. Roughcast; plain tile roof with 2 rooflines.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England
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 extract
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (123), p. 124.
a (123). Houses and shops, Nos. 3 and 5, 15 yards S. of Corn Square, are of two storeys with attics. Inside No. 3 are two early 16th-century moulded beams, probably re-used.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/182 Nos.3 AND 5 09/07/76
LEOMINSTER SO4958 SCHOOL LANE 808-1/2/182 Nos.3 AND 5 09/07/76 GV II Shops and dwellings. C17, altered C18 and later. Roughcast; plain tile roof with 2 rooflines. No.3: 2 storeys; single-window range: C20 nine/nine sliding sash. C20 shop front with central half-glazed door, and earlier overlight, between windows with square glazing bars; fascia-board on pilasters. No.5: 3 storeys; single-window range: C20 plain sliding sash in earlier moulded case; 4/4 sliding sash. C20 shop front with half-glazed door to left; window with chamfered glazing bars; to left, C20 plank door to rear; simple hood overall. INTERIORS: Nos 3 & 5: chamfered ceiling beams; C17 and later timber-framing. Listing NGR: SO4971458984
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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