LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255401
44, Broad Street
44, Broad Street, Leominster
House, now shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; central brick composite ridge stack.
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, 44, Broad Street
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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 1255401
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 at source date
Principal identity and explicitly separated historical/ancillary use
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
principal house
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
brickwork
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
roof
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
ridge stack
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Other materials / details
- Plaster
coving
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
- Metal
casements
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Casement windows; Segmental arches; Pedimented dormers; Panelled door; Open pediment; Fluted pilasters; Shop window
Only the named source-described elevations, interiors and components; qualifiers form part of each term
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255401
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: Plaster coving does not establish wall infill. RCHME rebuilding is historical, not evidence of absent core today. Current use and survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; 17th century core, 18th century front, 19th century entrance and 20th century windows/shop alteration.] Documented fabric phases and alternatives. Reviewed value replaces rather than validates the original chronology. Administrative dates and generic town-history periods excluded. Plaster coving does not establish wall infill. RCHME rebuilding is historical, not evidence of absent core today.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255401.
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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44, Broad Street
Grade II · C17 core, C18 front, C19 entrance and C20 windows/shop alteration. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; C17 core, C18 front, C19 entrance and C20 windows/shop alteration.] · SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/70 (East side) 24/07/54 No.44
House, now shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; central brick composite ridge stack.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 120 (54
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 (54), p. 120.
a (54). House, No. 44, 22 yards N. of (53), is of two storeys with attics. The S. part of the building is original and was extended to the N. in the 18th century. The chimney-stack is original, and has grouped shafts.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/70 (East side) 24/07/54 No.44
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/70 (East side) 24/07/54 No.44 GV II House, now shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 core. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; central brick composite ridge stack. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range: C20 metal casements in altered openings under segmental arches; bands; plaster coving to eaves; 2 roof-dormers with 2-light casements under moulded pediments. Entrance to left: C19 half-glazed fielded-panel door, and margin-glazed overlight, under open pediment hood on consoles and fluted pilasters; to right, C20 shop window flanked by fixed lights, under segmental arches; storey band overall. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 120 (54)). Listing NGR: SO4960159256
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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