LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270322
30-36, Burgess Street
30-36, Burgess Street, Leominster
Houses. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick (to No.34); roughcast; steep-pitched hipped Welsh slate roof; stacks to rear.
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, 30-36, Burgess Street
1 of 10, 17th century core
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About these records
4 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 30 Burgess Street, Leominster
- 32 Burgess Street, Leominster
- 34 Burgess Street, Leominster
- 36 Burgess Street, Leominster
17th century core
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270322
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 Nos30–36 even
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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 core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
External wall material
- Brick
No34 painted facade and rear wing
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
No34 brick
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
Principal finish
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Render
No36 rear wing frame
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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
No36 rear wing
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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
- Rubble
Other rear brick wing plinth
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood
Cornice hoods and cases
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plaster
No34 enriched ceiling, RCHME1934 interior
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Steep hipped roof
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Central pediment and lunette
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Modillion cornice
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Parapet
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Panelled doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Panelled pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Tripartite windows on returns
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Left early 19th century canted bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- No36 late 19th century canted bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- Rear sliding sash
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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.
- No34 enriched plaster ceiling recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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 casement
Left returned side only, NHLE
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270322
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: RCHME Nos30–34 not blanket No36 interior attribution. Stack material not stated. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century core; 18th century front and rear additions; 19th century bays and windows; 20th century doors] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. RCHME Nos30–34 not blanket No36 interior attribution. Stack material not stated.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270322.
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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30-36, Burgess Street
Grade II · C17 core; C18 front and rear additions; C19 bays and windows; C20 doors [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 core; C18 front and rear additions; C19 bays and windows; C20 doors] · SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/79 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.30-36 (Even) (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (North side) Nos.30-34 (Even))
Houses. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick (to No.34); roughcast; steep-pitched hipped Welsh slate roof; stacks to rear.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 121 (73
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 (73), p. 121.
a (73). Houses, Nos. 30–34, 35 yards W. of (72), have 18th-century additions at the back. The S. side and the two ends have been refronted, but some framing is exposed at the back. Inside No. 34 is a plaster ceiling with a moulded margin and a band of enrichment.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/79 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.30-36 (Even) (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (North side) Nos.30-34 (Even))
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BURGESS STREET 808-1/1/79 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.30-36 (Even) (Formerly Listed as: BURGESS STREET (North side) Nos.30-34 (Even)) GV II Houses. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick (to No.34); roughcast; steep-pitched hipped Welsh slate roof; stacks to rear. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys; 6-window range: 6/6 sashes, to left under gauged brick flat arches; moulded and modillioned wood cornice to parapet, and to central pediment with lunette window. To left, 6/6 sash under gauged brick flat arch; C20 half-glazed door to No.34; two 6/6 sashes; paired entrances with C18 part-glazed 6-panel doors; 6/6 sash; 3 matching doorcases with moulded flat hoods and modillioned frieze, on panelled pilasters. Left returned side: two C18 tripartite windows with 2/2: 6/6: 2/2 sashes under gauged brick flat arches; returned eaves-detail; to left, C18 half-glazed door under simple wood hood on brackets; C20 casement; early C19 canted bay with three 6/6 sashes, under moulded eaves. Wing to rear (No.36): rendered timber-frame; 2/2 sash and, to left, 2 late C19 two/two sashes with cambered heads; C20 door, and overlight; late C19 canted bay with plain sashes; 2 sashes. Right returned side: tier of C18 tripartite windows with 2/2: 6/6: 2/2 sashes under gauged brick flat arches; returned eaves-detail. Wing to rear: brick on rubble plinth; 6/6 sliding sash and various windows. INTERIORS not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 121 (73)). Listing NGR: SO4948559109
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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