LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270294
7, Drapers Lane
7, Drapers Lane, Leominster
Shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 or earlier core. Stucco; probably hipped slate roof.
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, 7, Drapers Lane
1 of 9, 17th century or earlier 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.
- 3, 5 and 7 Drapers Lane, Leominster
- 5 & 7 Drapers Lane, Leominster
- 7 Drapers Lane, Leominster
17th century or earlier core
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270294
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
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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
- 18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
Cladding / finishes
- Stucco
Principal frontage
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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
Rear wall recorded RCHME1934
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
Roof covering
- Slate
Roof probably hipped
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Sliding sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
- Probable earlier gable roofline
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
- Early 20th century shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
- Deep recessed door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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 entrance soffit
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
- Moulded fascia and hood
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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 grooved pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270294
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.
- Ruled render frontage; Casement-form upper windows; Recessed shop entrance; Pilasters; Consoles; Cornice; Surface cracks; Metal gate across recess
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000098
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Casement-form windows
Photo upper facade, separate from NHLE sliding sashes
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000098
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
- Timber joinery appearance
Visible painted window/door/shopfront joinery only, not concealed wall frame or species
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000098
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: Rear framing recorded1934 not inferred from stucco or street appearance. Roof form probable not certain. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 18th century front to 17th century or earlier core; early 20th century shopfront] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Rear framing recorded1934 not inferred from stucco or street appearance. Roof form probable not certain.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270294.
Current survey photographs dated 25 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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7, Drapers Lane
Grade II · C18 front to C17 or earlier core; early C20 shopfront [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C18 front to C17 or earlier core; early C20 shopfront] · SO4959 DRAPERS LANE 808-1/1/111 (East side) 09/02/73 No.7
Shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 or earlier core. Stucco; probably hipped slate roof.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (104
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 (104), p. 123.
a (104). House and shop, No. 7, 20 yards S. of Church Street, is of three storeys. The back wall has some exposed timber-framing.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 DRAPERS LANE 808-1/1/111 (East side) 09/02/73 No.7
LEOMINSTER SO4959 DRAPERS LANE 808-1/1/111 (East side) 09/02/73 No.7 GV II Shop and dwelling. C18 front to C17 or earlier core. Stucco; probably hipped slate roof. 3 storeys; single-window range: 9/9 sliding sash in moulded case; 4/4 sliding sash in moulded case; probable earlier gable roofline. Early C20 shop front with deeply recessed C20 glazed door under panelled soffit; moulded fascia-board and hood on consoles and grooved pilasters. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (104)). Listing NGR: SO4966359092
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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