LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270301
87 Etnam Street
87 Etnam Street, Leominster
House, now shop and dwelling. Early C19. Rusticated stucco to ground floor; render; Welsh slate roof; reduced 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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, 87 Etnam Street
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270301
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 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Use at source date
- Shop; Dwelling
Listed subject
Use in NHLE description, not certified current in 2026
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Rusticated stucco
Ground floor, front and right return
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Render
Building above ground-floor stucco, exact build-up unknown
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Main roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Chimneys
- Material unverified; reduced stacks
Principal and rear-wing stacks
NHLE describes reduced stacks but not material
Unverified
Other materials / details
- Wood
Left entrance flat hood
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Sash windows; Beaded cases
Frontage
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Panelled door; Panelled reveals; Hood; Pilasters
Left entrance
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shopfront; Recessed double doors; Glazing bars; Fascia; Hood; Fluted pilasters
Ground-floor frontage
Shopfront date 20th century(?) uncertain; feature positively described
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Reduced chimney stacks
Principal building and rear wing
Reduced in NHLE description
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270301
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shop signage
Right-hand ground-floor shop fascia
Photograph dated 2026-07-26 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000120
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
- Sign bracket
Frontage between first-floor windows
Photograph dated 2026-07-26 in catalogue; capture metadata not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000120
Applies to the named part of the building when photographed.
Research notes and uncertainties
Source date and reduced stacks: 2023 minor amendment changed name/address and formatting, not necessarily observation date. Keep shopfront dating 20th century(?) uncertain. Reduced stacks are present in the source; their material is not given. The music-shop fascia is a dated photo observation, not confirmation of present occupancy.
Early 19th century; uncertain 20th century shopfront Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Reject 21st-century fabric tag from 9 January 2023 NHLE minor amendment. 20th century retained for definite return sashes despite uncertain shopfront.
Surface cabling or services upper alarm unit. No cause/activity/extent or current vacancy inferred. No method, cause, severity or continuing condition is inferred.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270301.
Current survey photographs dated 26 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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87 Etnam Street
Grade II · Early C19; uncertain C20 shopfront · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 9 January 2023 to amend the name and address, and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/137 LEOMINSTER ETNAM STREET (North side) No 87 (Formerky listed as No.87 including Leominster Antiques, previously listed as: ETNAM STREET (North side) No.87) 09/07/76 GV II
House, now shop and dwelling. Early C19. Rusticated stucco to ground floor; render; Welsh slate roof; reduced stack.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 9 January 2023 to amend the name and address, and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/137 LEOMINSTER ETNAM STREET (North side) No 87 (Formerky listed as No.87 including Leominster Antiques, previously listed as: ETNAM STREET (North side) No.87) 09/07/76 GV II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 9 January 2023 to amend the name and address, and reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/137 LEOMINSTER ETNAM STREET (North side) No 87 (Formerky listed as No.87 including Leominster Antiques, previously listed as: ETNAM STREET (North side) No.87) 09/07/76 GV II House, now shop and dwelling. Early C19. Rusticated stucco to ground floor; render; Welsh slate roof; reduced stack. Three storeys; two-window range: 6/6 sashes in beaded cases; 3/3 sashes. Entrance to left: four-moulded-panel door recessed in panelled reveals, under moulded wood flat hood on pilasters; 6/6 sash; C20(?) shop front with recessed margin-glazed double doors between windows with moulded glazing bars, under moulded fascia-board and hood, on fluted pilasters. Right returned side: rusticated stucco to ground floor; tier of C20 sashes. Wing to rear with reduced end stack. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4993058950
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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