LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255369
78, Bridge Street
78, Bridge Street, Leominster
House. C17 or earlier. Roughcast; timber-frame with plaster and brick infill; plain tile gable roof; rubble lateral stack with brick chimney to right.
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.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 78, Bridge Street
1 of 5, 17th century or earlier
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
17th century or earlier
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255369
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
Listed subject
As described in NHLE; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Main building
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Infill
- Plaster; Brick
Frame panels
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Roughcast
Main building, exact extent not specified
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
Gable roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Chimneys
- Stone rubble; Brick
Lateral stack, rubble base/stack with brick chimney
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Casement windows; Fixed light
Main building
Casement 19th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Jettied roof truss; Brackets
Front gable
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Plank doors; Hood; Pilasters
Left return
19th century and 20th century doors distinguished
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Passing braces
Both returned sides
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Leaning gable
Front roof/gable
NHLE observation, not a current structural assessment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255369
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Large-square framing
Main building
Recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934, Leominster, monument (26), p. 117.
Recorded historically; its survival today has not been confirmed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Source-date condition: The leaning gable is a documented feature, not a current structural appraisal. Bracing and rubble/brick stack materials must stay distinct from infill and walls.
17th century or earlier Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. NHLE lean and RCHME outward gable lean are historical observations; no present structural diagnosis.
Local repair or patching Right returned side, 20th century works documented; repair method unspecified. Historical fabric/alteration evidence remains searchable with source scope; no current condition diagnosis.
Explore records with these reviewed features. Results may concern only part of a listed group and retain their source-date qualifications.
How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255369.
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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78, Bridge Street
Grade II · C17 or earlier · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/27 (East side) 09/02/73 No.78 II
House. C17 or earlier. Roughcast; timber-frame with plaster and brick infill; plain tile gable roof; rubble lateral stack with brick chimney to right.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (26
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 (26), p. 117.
a (26). House, No. 78, 5 yards S. of (25), has exposed framing in large squares. The gable projects on the W. front and leans heavily outwards.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/27 (East side) 09/02/73 No.78 II
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/27 (East side) 09/02/73 No.78 II House. C17 or earlier. Roughcast; timber-frame with plaster and brick infill; plain tile gable roof; rubble lateral stack with brick chimney to right. 2 storeys; single-window range: C19 2-light casement; roof-truss jettied on simple brackets. Fixed light to ground floor. Left returned side: C19 plank door with light; C20 battened plank door under simple hood on plain pilasters; 2-light casements; casement; passing-brace. Right returned side: passing-brace; C20 repairs. Roof leans forward at remarkable angle. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (26)). Listing NGR: SO4944259630
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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