LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270273
39, West Street
39, West Street, Leominster
House (possibly wing of No.35-37,(qv)), now shop and dwelling. C18, with later alterations. Render; old plain tile roof, hipped to right.
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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 39, West Street
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270273
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 and dwelling. Possible wing of Nos35–37 remains uncertain
Principal identity and explicitly separated historical/ancillary use
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Render
front, concealed wall construction unknown
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Old plain tile
hipped main and rear roofs
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Other materials / details
- Timber
shop glazing shafts and entrance joinery
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Cross windows; Casement windows; Shopfront; Ringed glazing shafts; Overlight; Boarded eaves soffit; Pilasters
Only the named source-described elevations, interiors and components; qualifiers form part of each term
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270273
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Component, chronology and current-use qualifications: Possible relationship to neighbouring houses is not proof of shared fabric. Current use and survival not independently verified for September2026.
18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; 18th century, late 19th century shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.] Documented fabric phases and alternatives. Reviewed value replaces rather than validates the original chronology. Administrative dates and generic town-history periods excluded. Possible relationship to neighbouring houses is not proof of shared fabric.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270273.
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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39, West Street
Grade II · C18, late C19 shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; C18, late C19 shopfront. RCHME records near rebuilding by1934.] · SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/229 (South side) 09/07/76 No.39
House (possibly wing of No.35-37,(qv)), now shop and dwelling. C18, with later alterations. Render; old plain tile roof, hipped to right.
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.
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RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (155), p. 126.
a (155). House, No. 39, 40 yards W. of (154), is of three storeys. It has been almost entirely re-built.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/229 (South side) 09/07/76 No.39
LEOMINSTER SO4958 WEST STREET 808-1/2/229 (South side) 09/07/76 No.39 GV II House (possibly wing of No.35-37,(qv)), now shop and dwelling. C18, with later alterations. Render; old plain tile roof, hipped to right. 3 storeys; 2-window range: C20 cross-windows with casements; C19 casements; boarded soffit to eaves. Late C19 shop front to right, with glazed and panelled door and overlight to left, and canted plate-glass window with ringed glazing shafts; to left, C20 door and shop-window; moulded fascia-board and hood with stop-consoles on grooved pilasters. Wing to rear with old plain tile roof. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4948058991
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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