LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270360
Dishley Court
Dishley Court, Leominster
Farmhouse. C17, enlarged C19. Painted brick; steep-pitched Welsh slate roof with gable to courtyard (to north); brick axial stack to rear; 2 brick stacks to right wing.
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
Through time, Dishley Court
1 of 5, 17th century
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270360
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
- Farmhouse; further wing probably former granary
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
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
- Brick
Principal house
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
Brick
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
Rear and two rear gable wings
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
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
Principal steep-pitched roof
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
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 axial and two right-wing stacks
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Courtyard gable
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Casement windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Segmental arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Fielded-panel entrance door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled reveals
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Moulded architrave
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- 20th century restored flat hood
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Storey band
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Right-wing modillion eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Further-wing steps to blocked doorway
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270360
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: Former granary and its 18th century date are probable, not established. Previous collective listing name does not make detached barns parts of principal house. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century farmhouse enlarged 19th century; early 19th century right wing; further wing possiblyC18; 20th century alterations] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Former granary and its 18th century date are probable, not established. Previous collective listing name does not make detached barns parts of principal house.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270360.
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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Dishley Court
Grade II · C17 farmhouse enlarged C19; early C19 right wing; further wing possiblyC18; C20 alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 farmhouse enlarged C19; early C19 right wing; further wing possiblyC18; C20 alterations] · SO4858 NEWTOWN 808-1/2/288 Dishley Court 09/07/76 (Formerly Listed as: NEWTOWN Dishley Court and barns to north of the house)
Farmhouse. C17, enlarged C19. Painted brick; steep-pitched Welsh slate roof with gable to courtyard (to north); brick axial stack to rear; 2 brick stacks to right wing.
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4858 NEWTOWN 808-1/2/288 Dishley Court 09/07/76 (Formerly Listed as: NEWTOWN Dishley Court and barns to north of the house)
LEOMINSTER SO4858 NEWTOWN 808-1/2/288 Dishley Court 09/07/76 (Formerly Listed as: NEWTOWN Dishley Court and barns to north of the house) GV II Farmhouse. C17, enlarged C19. Painted brick; steep-pitched Welsh slate roof with gable to courtyard (to north); brick axial stack to rear; 2 brick stacks to right wing. 2 storeys and attic; single-window range: C19 8/8 sash in altered opening under segmental arch; C20 2-light casement to gable. Entrance to right: part-glazed 6-fielded-panel door recessed in panelled reveals, in moulded architrave under C20 restored flat hood; 8/8 sash in altered opening under segmental arch; storey band overall. Early C19 wing to right: 2 storeys; 2-window range: 6/6 sashes over 10/10 and 6/6 sash; moulded cases; segmental arches; brick modillion eaves. Further C18(?) wing, probably former granary; C20 casement; brick modillion eaves; steps to blocked doorway. Left returned side: C20 2-light casement over C20 light, under segmental arches; returned storey band. Rear: roughcast; 2 roughcast gable wings; 6/6 and 8/8 sash. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4840658030
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Open questions
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