LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270285
Community Centre
Community Centre, Leominster
School, now community centre. Mid C19. Sandstone rubble with ashlar detailing; Welsh slate roof; brick stacks 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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1 of 2, Mid 19th century
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About these records
2 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- Council School, The Priory, Leominster
- Leominster Council School, Leominster
Mid 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270285
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
- Former school, community centre at source date; rear schoolmaster house
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
External wall material
- Sandstone rubble
School
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
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
- Ashlar stone
Detailing
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone
Gable coping and dormer mullions
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
School
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Rear stacks
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- H-plan
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gothic tracery
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Mullion windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Hood mouldings
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Pointed arches to advanced wings
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Buttresses
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone-coped gable parapets
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roof dormers
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear house porch
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Barred overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 19th century; 20th century door
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270285
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: School use historical. Rear house distinct from principal hall; not a church despite Gothic windows. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Mid 19th century; 20th century door [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Mid 19th century; 20th century door] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. School use historical. Rear house distinct from principal hall; not a church despite Gothic windows.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270285.
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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Community Centre
Grade II · Mid C19; C20 door [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Mid C19; C20 door] · SO4959 SCHOOL ROAD 808-1/1/186 (North West side) 09/07/76 Community Centre (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Leominster Junior School)
School, now community centre. Mid C19. Sandstone rubble with ashlar detailing; Welsh slate roof; brick stacks to rear.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 SCHOOL ROAD 808-1/1/186 (North West side) 09/07/76 Community Centre (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Leominster Junior School)
LEOMINSTER SO4959 SCHOOL ROAD 808-1/1/186 (North West side) 09/07/76 Community Centre (Formerly Listed as: SCHOOL LANE Leominster Junior School) GV II School, now community centre. Mid C19. Sandstone rubble with ashlar detailing; Welsh slate roof; brick stacks to rear. H-shaped on plan, with irregular wings to rear. Single storey; 4-window range: 2 central square-headed 3-light mullions with Gothic tracery, under ashlar hood mouldings. Advanced wings have 3-light mullions with Gothic tracery under pointed arches with hood moulding. Lean-tos with 3-light mullions; buttresses; stone-coped gable parapets; 2 roof dormers with 3-light stone mullion windows under rubble gables. Left returned side: various fixed lights and 3-light mullions; C20 half-glazed panelled door and barred overlight; stepped buttresses. Rear: Schoolmaster's house with porch to main range. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4975059260
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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