LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270341
97, Bridge Street
97, Bridge Street, Leominster
House. Early C17. Timber-frame and plaster; roof sheeted with plastic; brick axial stack to rear.
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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Early 17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270341
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 at NHLE source date
Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Documented phases
- Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Structural system
- Timber frame
house
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
- Close-set timber framing
Lower storey as recorded1934; NHLE later records probable concealed close studding
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Recorded in 1934; its survival today has not been confirmed.
Infill
- Plaster
frame panels
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Roof covering
- Plastic sheeting
roof protection at NHLE observation, permanent covering unestablished
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Chimneys
- Brick
rear axial stack
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Other materials / details
- Plywood
front covering probable close studding and casements
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Architectural features
- Chevron bracing; Plank door; Moulded doorcase; Moulded bressumer; Leaded casement; Pentice boards; Bargeboards; Stop-chamfered ceiling beams; Winder stairs
Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270341
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
- Jetty; Original panelled door refitted 18th century; Panelling; Newel stairs
House1934, historic observation; NHLE window dates differ
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Recorded in 1934; its survival today has not been confirmed.
Historical context
- Plastic sheeting is a dated condition, not a confirmed permanent replacement roof. Concealed close studding is probable in NHLE; RCHME records close-set framing historically.
RCHME described subject/component; neighbouring, demolished and displaced fabric excluded from principal facets
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Provides historical context and does not necessarily describe the principal building.
Research notes and uncertainties
Source, component and current-use restrictions: Plastic sheeting is a dated condition, not a confirmed permanent replacement roof. Concealed close studding is probable in NHLE; RCHME records close-set framing historically. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.
Early 17th century; NHLE assigns some casements 19th century(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently 18th century windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. Plastic sheeting is a dated condition, not a confirmed permanent replacement roof. Concealed close studding is probable in NHLE; RCHME records close-set framing historically.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270341.
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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97, Bridge Street
Grade II · Early C17; NHLE assigns some casements C19(?). RCHME1934 describes apparently C18 windows, panelling, jetty and newel stairs. · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/30 (West side) 24/07/54 No.97 II
House. Early C17. Timber-frame and plaster; roof sheeted with plastic; brick axial stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (22), 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 (22), p. 117.
a (22). House (Plate 143), No. 97, 35 yards N.N.W. of (21), has exposed timber-framing; that of the ground storey is fairly close-set vertical framing, but the upper storey has diagonal framing in panels. The upper storey projects slightly on the E. front on a moulded bressummer; at the S. end is an original panelled door with two carved scrolls above, refitted in the 18th century. The windows also appear to be of 18th-century date. The back elevation has plain framing. Inside the building is a dado of original panelling, and other panelling and fittings of the 18th century. An original newel-staircase leads to the attics.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/30 (West side) 24/07/54 No.97 II
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/30 (West side) 24/07/54 No.97 II House. Early C17. Timber-frame and plaster; roof sheeted with plastic; brick axial stack to rear. 2 storeys; 2-window range: part-blocked C19(?) casement set in chevron-braced framing. Entrance to left: studded and battened plank door in moulded case; plywood sheeting obscures probable close-studding, and two 3-light casements; moulded bressumer overall. Right returned side: chevron-braced framing; bressumer; C19(?), 3-light window with some leaded lights; opening with moulded jambs, over; prentice-boards; moulded barge-board. INTERIOR: stop-chamfered ceiling frames; winder stairs. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 117 (22), PL.143). Listing NGR: SO4930359779
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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