9 and 11, Drapers Lane

Shop and dwelling historically, shops at NHLE source date within Nos9/11

Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Timber frame

principal building

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Plaster

panels

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Plain tile

roof

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Twin gables; Sash windows; Post-and-pan framing; Moulded bressumer; Curved brackets; Mullion windows; Bargeboards; Pendant finials; Shopfronts; Half-glazed double doors; Overlight; Chamfered shafts; Stop-chamfered ceiling frame

Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255427

Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.

Close-set framing; Original moulded mullions; Jetty

Front/N gable recorded1934; original1575 date not authenticated

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Recorded in 1934; its survival today has not been confirmed.

Close studding; Twin gable; Jetty; Moulded bressumer; Sash window; Mullioned window; Hood mould; Pendant finial; Shopfront; Passage door; Timber joinery

Visible subject frontage only; joinery identification is visual, species and construction date unverified

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000097

Shows features visible when photographed. Concealed materials, timber species, age and survival today remain unconfirmed.

1575 cut in comparatively modern letters is not secure original date. Preserve dating conflict, not force 16th century/17th century certainty.

RCHME described subject/component; neighbouring, demolished and displaced fabric excluded from principal facets

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations.

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Royal Commission inventory, 1934

Provides historical context and does not necessarily describe the principal building.

Close studding; Paint loss; Weathering

Visible subject elevation and specified components only

Catalogue capture date 2026-07-25; metadata not independently authenticated

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000097

Shows what was visible when photographed. It does not establish present condition, concealed construction or current use.

Source, component and current-use restrictions: 1575 cut in comparatively modern letters is not secure original date. Preserve dating conflict, not force 16th century/17th century certainty. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.

NHLE earlier 17th century; RCHME probable second half 16th century, back wing 17th century. 19th century/20th century shop alterations. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. 1575 cut in comparatively modern letters is not secure original date. Preserve dating conflict, not force 16th century/17th century certainty.