LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255442
63, 65 and 67, Etnam Street
63, 65 and 67, Etnam Street, Leominster
House, now cottages. C16, altered C18, and later. Timber-frame and plaster; plain tile roof with gable to street, to left; Welsh slate roof; brick stack to left front; brick ridge stack.
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, 63, 65 and 67, Etnam Street
1 of 11, 16th century
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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.
- 63 Etnam Street, Leominster
- 65 Etnam Street, Leominster
- 67 Etnam Street, Leominster
16th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255442
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
- Former house, now cottages Nos63–67
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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
- NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Principal historic fabric
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Plaster
Framed fabric
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
No63 rear gable
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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
Left gabled component
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Welsh slate
Other documented roof component
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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 front and ridge
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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
19th century rear wing
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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
Jetty soffit
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Timber panelling
No65 earlyC17 interior recorded1934 only
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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-000121
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Casements
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Sliding sashes
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Cusped pierced bargeboard and pendant finial
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Jetty with curved brace
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Chamfered ceiling beam at recess
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- 20th century canted light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- No65 early 17th century panelling recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Western close-set framing in1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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.
- Eastern front refaced
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255442
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-pattern frame and pale panels; Left projecting gable with pierced bargeboard and finial; Jetty; Left plain-tile-form roof and right slate-form roof; Brick stacks; Multi-pane windows
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-26, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000121
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: No65 panelling not all cottages. Roof coverings and jettied/refaced sections retain allocation. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE 16th century; RCHME perhaps late 15th century/early 16th century; 17th century/18th century additions; 19th century/20th century changes] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. No65 panelling not all cottages. Roof coverings and jettied/refaced sections retain allocation.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255442.
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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63, 65 and 67, Etnam Street
Grade II · NHLE C16; RCHME perhaps late C15/early C16; C17/C18 additions; C19/C20 changes [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE C16; RCHME perhaps late C15/early C16; C17/C18 additions; C19/C20 changes] · SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/135 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.63, 65 AND 67
House, now cottages. C16, altered C18, and later. Timber-frame and plaster; plain tile roof with gable to street, to left; Welsh slate roof; brick stack to left front; brick ridge stack.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 124 (134), PL
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 (134), p. 124.
a (134). Houses (Plate 143), Nos. 63–67, E. of (133), were built perhaps late in the 15th or early in the 16th century. The S. front formerly had a projecting upper storey but the eastern part has been refaced; the western part has an original gable with fairly close-set timber-framing. Some framing is also exposed at the back, but most of the original building is covered by a 17th and 18th-century addition. Inside the building (No. 65) is some early 17th-century panelling.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/135 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.63, 65 AND 67
LEOMINSTER SO4958 ETNAM STREET 808-1/2/135 (North side) 24/07/54 Nos.63, 65 AND 67 GV II House, now cottages. C16, altered C18, and later. Timber-frame and plaster; plain tile roof with gable to street, to left; Welsh slate roof; brick stack to left front; brick ridge stack. 2 storeys; 3-window range: C19 2-light casements and to right, 12/12 sliding sash; simple hoods; C19 or C20 cusped and pierced barge-board with pendant finial, to gable. Plank door and C20 door to left, in recess displaying chamfered ceiling beam and boarded soffit to jetty; C20 canted light; early C20 plank door with cambered head and coloured light, 12/12 sliding sash, and C20 plank door under jetty; various hoods. Right returned side: displays jetty on curved brace, and altered front roof-pitch. To rear: C19 brick wing and (to No.63) roughcast gable with 4/4 sliding sash, over 3-light casement. INTERIORS not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 124 (134), PL.143). Listing NGR: SO4987658942
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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