LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255399
Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42
Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42, Leominster
Building in yard to rear of No.40) Possibly built as lodgings or guest house, later stables, now outbuildings and stores. Late C15/early C16 with later alterations. Timber-frame and weatherboarding with some brick infill; corrugated-iron roof, with plain tiles to rear pitch.
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.
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
- Galleried outbuilding; later stables and stores; original purpose unknown, inn/lodging/monastic uses proposed only
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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
- NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- East range felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; north Dairy construction cannot precede1466, likely earlier part1466–95
East and north ranges separately
Miles2001 dendrochronology, felling versus construction distinguished
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Miles 2001, Centre for Archaeology Report 38/2001, PDF pages 3–6, sections 1–5
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
East galleried range
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Oak Quercus spp. sampled primary timbers
Sampled members of east and north ranges only, not all wood
Miles2001 sample evidence, east circa1500 and north probable early1466–95
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Miles 2001, Centre for Archaeology Report 38/2001, PDF pages 3–6, sections 1–5
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Weatherboarding
East range
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Brick
Some frame infill
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Corrugated iron
Principal pitch
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plain tile
Rear pitch
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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
- Stone
West gallery post plinths
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof structure / details
- Collared trusses and raking struts
East range four trusses
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Queen-strut and collar roof
Surviving north Dairy truss and bay only
Miles2001, probable construction early1466–95 range
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Miles 2001, Centre for Archaeology Report 38/2001, PDF pages 3–6, sections 1–5
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Three bays
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Gallery on west side, NHLE external and Miles internal terminology
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Close-studded ground east frame
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Square upper panels
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Jowled posts
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Chamfered posts
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Surviving window and gallery door-head in bay3
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
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.
- Possible stair position, not surviving staircase
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component
Unverified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255399
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
This interpretation remains uncertain.
- Soot-encrusted north bay suggesting open hall; Seven hewing marks on north tiebeam
Northern Dairy, not east galleried range
Miles2001 observation, interpretation qualified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Miles 2001, Centre for Archaeology Report 38/2001, PDF pages 3–6, sections 1–5
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: Do not infer priory, inn or permanent lodging function. No wattle-daub in large outer openings evidenced. North Dairy soot/open hall and date not east range. RCHME uncertain earlyC18 north date superseded for sampled medieval remnant only. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE late 15th century/early 16th century; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component] East range felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; north Dairy construction cannot precede1466, likely earlier part1466–95 [East and north ranges separately; Miles2001 dendrochronology, felling versus construction distinguished] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Do not infer priory, inn or permanent lodging function. No wattle-daub in large outer openings evidenced. North Dairy soot/open hall and date not east range. RCHME uncertain earlyC18 north date superseded for sampled medieval remnant only.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255399.
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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Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42
Grade II* · NHLE late C15/early C16; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE late C15/early C16; Miles2001 east felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; northern Dairy probably early1466–95, separate component] East range felling1499–winter1499/1500 suggests construction1500; north Dairy construction cannot precede1466, likely earlier part1466–95 [East and north ranges separately; Miles2001 dendrochronology, felling versus construction distinguished] · SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/74 (East side) 31/08/89 Building in yard to rear of Nos.40 and 42 (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET
Building in yard to rear of No.40) Possibly built as lodgings or guest house, later stables, now outbuildings and stores. Late C15/early C16 with later alterations. Timber-frame and weatherboarding with some brick infill; corrugated-iron roof, with plain tiles to rear pitch.
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Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 120 (55
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.
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RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (55), p. 120.
a (55). Buildings, at the back of Nos. 40 and 44. The E. building had an open timber-framed gallery on the W. side but is now faced with weather-boarding. It perhaps formed part of an Inn. The N. building is perhaps of early 18th-century date and has exposed framing to the upper storey.
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Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/74 (East side) 31/08/89 Building in yard to rear of Nos.40 and 42 (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/74 (East side) 31/08/89 Building in yard to rear of Nos.40 and 42 (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET Building in yard to rear of No.40) GV II* Possibly built as lodgings or guest house, later stables, now outbuildings and stores. Late C15/early C16 with later alterations. Timber-frame and weatherboarding with some brick infill; corrugated-iron roof, with plain tiles to rear pitch. 3 bays, possibly originally extending to the north. Further later range to left, and C17 range to north-west. 2 storeys; various openings and entrances, with passageway to left. Queen strut truss in gable. Projecting timbers beyond bay 3 may indicate position of stair cell. INTERIOR: bay 3 is open on ground floor and all 3 bays on upper floor divided to provide separate rooms, access to which was from a gallery and open walkway on the west side. An inner wall-frame encloses them on this face and the upper rooms were additionally enclosed from the roof by a ceiling which spanned from a central beam to the E and inner W wall plate. The mortice slots for the floor beams and jowelled heads of the supporting central stud survive in each truss. On the ground floor, bay 2 widened by a close-studded partition which encroaches into bay 3 by approx 1m. E wall-frame close-studded at ground floor and is randomly framed with square panels on upper floor. Each upper-floor room had a window overlooking the garden, of which one survives in W wall-frame of bay 3. Bay 3 has door-head to gallery. The open wall-frame of W elevation consists on first floor of worn balcony rail close-studded between it and the girding beam, on ground floor of chamfered posts on stone plinths, each post braced to the girding beam. 4 trusses, 2 of which collared below upper purlins, 2 are simple raking struts from tie-beams to principals. Both internal trusses had closed partitions but no sign of inner framing on first floor to either of the 2 outer trusses. It is unlikely that such large openings could have been infilled with wattle and daub panels and there is no sign of stave holes, so building was either originally extended by bay at each end or built alongside other structures now gone. Surviving timbers projecting beyond bay 3 may indicate position of a stair. Good quality timber-frame with all main members intact and largely in good condition. Remarkable for its 1st-floor external gallery, extending across full west front. Original purpose of building unknown, but a range of a medieval courtyard inn or guest house for nearby Leominster Priory (qv) have been suggested. The rooms are unheated, so permanent lodgings seem unlikely, but a commercial use is possible, although some distance from street frontage. May be survival of a rare medieval building type. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 120 (55)). Listing NGR: SO4963659254
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