LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255489
3, South Street
3, South Street, Leominster
Shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19, with later alterations. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof.
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
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Late 18th century/early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255489
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; Dwelling
Listed subject
As described in NHLE; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
External wall material
- Brick
Principal building
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
Brick elevations
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Slate hanging
Right returned gable, partial only
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Main roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Other materials / details
- Stucco
Window lintel
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Sash windows
Upper floors
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Modillion eaves
Main building
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shopfront; Overlight; Canted shop windows; Glazing bars; Clerestory lights; Hood; Consoles
Frontage
Late 19th century/early 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Exposed plates
Right returned gable, wall frame not established
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255489
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shop signage
Ground-floor fascia
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000006
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
- Road direction sign
Principal frontage, right of first-floor sash
Photograph dated 2026-07-25 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000006
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Late 18th century/early 19th century; late-19th century/early-20th century shopfront Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Reject 21st-century fabric tag from 27 January 2023 NHLE minor amendment.
Weathering shopfront and upper joinery. Duplicate048 unavailable; same caption not corroboration. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
Surface cabling or services visible service boxes and wiring. Duplicate048 unavailable; same caption not corroboration. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255489.
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.
The open questions below identify evidence that has not yet been securely established.
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3, South Street
Grade II · Late C18/early C19; late-C19/early-C20 shopfront · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 January 2023 to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/189 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (East side) No.3 09/07/76 GV II
Shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19, with later alterations. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 January 2023 to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/189 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (East side) No.3 09/07/76 GV II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 January 2023 to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/189 LEOMINSTER SOUTH STREET (East side) No.3 09/07/76 GV II Shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19, with later alterations. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof. Three storeys; single-window range: 8/8 sash under stucco lintel; 4/8 sash; brick modillion eaves. Late C19/early C20 shop front with central half-glazed panelled door and plain overlight, recessed between canted plate-glass windows with ringed glazing bars and clerestory lights, under hood with consoles. Right returned side: gable partly slate-hung with exposed plates. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4963658985
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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