LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255466

6, High Street

6, High Street, Leominster

Shop and dwelling. Early C19. Painted brick; shallow pitched C20 slate roof; brick end stack to left.

Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.

Grade IIHistoric England record
6 High Street, Frontal east view; High Street elevation
Painted brick frontage; Sash windows; First-floor triangular pediments; Second-floor flat hoods; Enriched consoles; Moulded eaves; Canted shop windows; Recessed entrance; Moulded fascia; Decorative shop brackets; Paint weathering [Visible principal subject only] © Leominster Heritage. Photograph reference LH-IMG-000009.

Designation information

National listing

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, 6, High Street

1 of 9, Early 19th century

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About these records

Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.

Early 19th century

Construction

Building construction

Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.

SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255466

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

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Documented phases
Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Source-specific phases, not administrative dates

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

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

Principal house

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Cladding / finishes
Paint

Brick

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Roof covering
Slate

Shallow 20th century roof

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Chimneys
Brick

Left end stack

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

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
Stone

First-floor window pediments

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Wood

Moulded eaves

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Plate glass

Shop windows

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

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

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

First-floor moulded window pediments

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Second-floor simple window hoods

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Enriched consoles

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Late 19th century shopfront

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Half-glazed two-panel doors

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Plain overlights

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Panelled entrance reveals

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Canted shop windows

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Moulded fascia and hood

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

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

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

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

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255466

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Painted brick frontage; Sash windows; First-floor triangular pediments; Second-floor flat hoods; Enriched consoles; Moulded eaves; Canted shop windows; Recessed entrance; Moulded fascia; Decorative shop brackets; Paint weathering

Visible principal subject only

Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000009

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: Stone refers pediments only. Separate first-floor pediments from second-floor hoods. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.

Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early 19th century; late 19th century shopfront; 20th century roof] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Stone refers pediments only. Separate first-floor pediments from second-floor hoods.

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How this record is evidenced

Official source record

The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255466.

Site observation

Current survey photographs dated 25 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.

Project interpretation

The concise summary and searchable feature tags have been prepared by Leominster Heritage and are kept separate from the statutory wording.

Provisional or requiring verification

The open questions below identify evidence that has not yet been securely established.

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6, High Street

6 High Street, Frontal east view; High Street elevation

Grade II · Early C19; late C19 shopfront; C20 roof [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early C19; late C19 shopfront; C20 roof] · SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/150 (West side) 09/07/76 No.6

Shop and dwelling. Early C19. Painted brick; shallow pitched C20 slate roof; brick end stack to left.

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Current survey photographs

Documentary evidence

Historic England

Official list description

Original NHLE location reference

SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/150 (West side) 09/07/76 No.6

LEOMINSTER SO4959 HIGH STREET 808-1/1/150 (West side) 09/07/76 No.6 GV II Shop and dwelling. Early C19. Painted brick; shallow pitched C20 slate roof; brick end stack to left. 3 storeys; 2-window range: 6/6 sashes under moulded stone pediments on enriched consoles; 3/6 sashes under simple hoods on enriched consoles; moulded wood eaves. Late C19 shop front: to right, half-glazed 2-panel door and plain overlight recessed in panelled reveals; to left, canted plate-glass windows with central similar door and overlight; moulded fascia-board and hood with stop-consoles on panelled pilasters. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4962759088

Sources and further reading

  1. Historic England, National Heritage List for England entry 1255466
  2. Leominster Heritage current photographic survey, LH-IMG-000009

Open questions

  1. What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?

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