LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255448
4, High Street
4, High Street, Leominster
Shop and dwelling. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; hipped plain tile gable(?) roof; C20 brick 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, 4, High Street
1 of 14, 17th century core
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
17th century core
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255448
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 and dwelling
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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
Front
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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
Late 17th century rear gable
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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
Principal and rear roofs, principal form uncertain
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
20th century rear stacks
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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
- Boarding
Eaves
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plate glass
Canted shop window
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Timber joinery appearance
Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000007
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 in shouldered architraves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Early 20th century shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled shop entrance soffit
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Modillion hood
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stop-consoles
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
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; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Glazed panelled double doors and overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255448
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick frontage; Sash windows in shouldered cases; Shopfront with canted window; Console brackets; Pilasters; Green glazed-looking rectangular stallriser tiles
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000007
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Green glazed-looking stallriser tiles
Shopfront base, not clay composition or date
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000007
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: Boarded eaves soffit distinct from panelled entrance soffit. NHLE hipped gable(?) ambiguity retained. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century core; early 19th century front; early 20th century shopfront and stacks] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Boarded eaves soffit distinct from panelled entrance soffit. NHLE hipped gable(?) ambiguity retained.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255448.
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.
Map location
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4, High Street
Grade II · C17 core; early C19 front; early C20 shopfront and stacks [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 core; early C19 front; early C20 shopfront and stacks] · SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/149 (West side) 09/07/76 No.4
Shop and dwelling. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; hipped plain tile gable(?) roof; C20 brick stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/149 (West side) 09/07/76 No.4
LEOMINSTER SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/149 (West side) 09/07/76 No.4 GV II Shop and dwelling. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; hipped plain tile gable(?) roof; C20 brick stack to rear. 3 storeys; single-window range: 8/8 sashes in shouldered moulded architraves, to 1st and 2nd floors; boarded soffit to eaves. Early C20 shop front with entrance to right: glazed and panelled double doors and overlight in moulded frame, recessed under panelled soffit; canted plate-glass window; moulded fascia-board and modillioned hood, with stop-consoles on panelled pilasters. Rear: plain tile roof and C20 brick stack; late C17 timber-framing to gable. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4962659093
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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