LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255439
43 and 45, Etnam Street
43 and 45, Etnam Street, Leominster
Houses. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; Welsh slate roof; 2 brick ridge stacks; 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, 43 and 45, Etnam Street
1 of 14, 17th century core
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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.
- 41 & 43 Etnam Street, Leominster
- 43 Etnam Street, Leominster
- 45 Etnam Street, Leominster
17th century core
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255439
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 Nos43 and45
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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
Early 19th century frontage and later rear base
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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 core, left side and rear wing
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Brick
Left returned timber frame
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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
Principal roof
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Composite tile
20th century rear wing roof
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Ridge and rear cross-axial stacks
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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
- Wood
Front hoods
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Reused moulded timber beam
No45 interior, 15th century material recorded1934 not standing core date
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Timber joinery appearance
Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species
Supplied capture date 2026-07-26, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000124
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; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Gauged flat arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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 eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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 and reveals
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Barred overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Consoles and pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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 two-tier bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Casements
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Evidence of former jetty at No43
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- No45 reused 15th century moulded beam recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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.
- Brick frontage; Slate-form roof; Brick stacks; Sash-form windows; Flat-arched brick heads; Panelled doors; Rectangular overlights; Flat hoods on pilasters
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-26, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000124
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Doorcases and panelled doors
Front entrances, specified left/right differences retained
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255439
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 separates Nos43/45. Composite roof not natural tile. Reused beam belongs No45, former projection No43. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century core; early 19th century front; late 19th century sashes; 20th century rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused 15th century beam not core date] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. RCHME separates Nos43/45. Composite roof not natural tile. Reused beam belongs No45, former projection No43.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255439.
Current survey photographs dated 26 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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43 and 45, Etnam Street
Grade II · C17 core; early C19 front; late C19 sashes; C20 rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused C15 beam not core date [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 core; early C19 front; late C19 sashes; C20 rear roof and No45 hood restoration; reused C15 beam not core date] · SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/130 (North side) 09/07/76 Nos.43 AND 45
Houses. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; Welsh slate roof; 2 brick ridge stacks; stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 124 (131,132
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 extracts
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (131), p. 124.
a (131). House, the Vinery, No. 43, 55 yards E. of (130), is partly of three storeys. The upper storey formerly projected in front, but the whole front has been re-built and heightened. The timber-framing on the W. side shows the former arrangement. The framing is also exposed at the back and in the long N. wing.
Referenced illustrations
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 2
Leominster, monument (132), p. 124.
a (132). House, No. 45, E. of (131), is of three storeys. The front has been re-built and heightened. The back has exposed framing showing a later heightening; the N. wing also has some exposed framing. Inside the building is a re-used moulded beam of the 15th century.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/130 (North side) 09/07/76 Nos.43 AND 45
LEOMINSTER SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/130 (North side) 09/07/76 Nos.43 AND 45 GV II Houses. Early C19 front to C17 core. Brick; Welsh slate roof; 2 brick ridge stacks; stack to rear. 3 storeys; 6-window range: late C19 2/2 sashes in broad moulded cases under gauged brick flat arches; late C19 2/2 sashes in broad moulded cases under gauged brick flat arches; brick modillion eaves. Central entrances: to left (No.43): margin-glazed panelled door in panelled reveals, and barred overlight, under moulded wood flat hood on consoles and narrow pilasters; to right, 6-panel door in similar setting with C20-restored hood; flanked by late C19 plain sashes in broad moulded cases under gauged brick flat arches. Left returned side: shows refronting and raising of C17 jettied timber-frame with brick infill; C19 2-tier bay-window with plain sashes; 3 small casements. Rear wing: C17 timber-framing, over later brickwork; C20 composite tile roof; brick cross-axial stack. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 124 (131,132)). Listing NGR: SO4981658934
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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