LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255367
56 and 56A, Bridge Street
56 and 56A, Bridge Street, Leominster
House, now cottages. C17, with C20 alterations. Timber-frame and plaster; Welsh slate roof; brick stack 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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 56 and 56A, Bridge Street
1 of 4, 17th century
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About these records
2 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 56 Bridge Street, Leominster
- 56a Bridge Street, Leominster
17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255367
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, now cottages Nos56 and56A at source date
Principal identity and explicitly separated historical/ancillary use
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Structural system
- Timber frame
houses
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Infill
- Plaster
frame
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
- Brick
rear frame
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Brick
20th century ground floor
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
roof
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
stack
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Roof structure / details
- Collar; Braces; Purlins
roof
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Sash windows; Casement windows; Wood hood; Gable
Only the named source-described elevations, interiors and components; qualifiers form part of each term
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255367
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase; current use has not been confirmed.
- Reused early 16th century moulded beam
No56 only, recorded1934
RCHME1934 observation, not current survival verification
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part in the historical source; survival today has not been confirmed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Component, chronology and current-use qualifications: Reused beam does not date whole house 16th century. Window mechanisms differ by component. Current use and survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; 17th century altered 20th century. Reused early 16th century moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.] Documented fabric phases and alternatives. Reviewed value replaces rather than validates the original chronology. Administrative dates and generic town-history periods excluded. Reused beam does not date whole house 16th century. Window mechanisms differ by component.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255367.
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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56 and 56A, Bridge Street
Grade II · C17 altered C20. Reused early C16 moulded beam at No56 recorded1934. [Source-specific fabric phases, alternatives preserved; C17 altered C20. Reused early C16 moulded beam at No56 recorded1934.] · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/25 (East side) Nos.56 AND 56A
House, now cottages. C17, with C20 alterations. Timber-frame and plaster; Welsh slate roof; brick stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (28
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 (28), pp. 118-119.
a (28). House, two tenements, Nos. 56 and 56 a, 45 yards S. of (27), is of two storeys with attics. The ground storey has been faced with brick but the timber-framing is exposed above, with a range of square panels under the eaves. Inside No. 56 is a re-used early 16th-century moulded beam.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/25 (East side) Nos.56 AND 56A
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/25 (East side) Nos.56 AND 56A GV II House, now cottages. C17, with C20 alterations. Timber-frame and plaster; Welsh slate roof; brick stack to rear. 2 storeys and attic; 2-window range: late C19 3/3 sashes in broad moulded cases, under continuous wood hood. C20 brick to ground floor; C20 entrances, flanking 2 late C19 3/3 casements. Right returned side: C20 casements; arched collar-braces; massive purlins; timber-frame and brick wing to rear. Left returned side: timber-framed gable. INTERIORS not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (28)). Listing NGR: SO4948359559
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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