LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255314
Ebnall Farmhouse
SO45NE EBNALL 808-1/3/259 Ebnall Farmhouse 24/07/54
Farmhouse. C17. Render; hipped plain tile roof; 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.
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
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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
- 17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
Cladding / finishes
- Render
Principal house
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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
- Stone
House reported RCHME1934, concealed by later-described render
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Brick
Later right-rear wing
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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
Three gabled dormers only
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Plain tile
Hipped roof
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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 stack
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Gabled dormers
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Casement windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Central dormer spurred braces
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Simple entrance porch
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Ten pigeonholes, some with platforms
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Moulded central dormer frame and mullions recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Moulded gable base-beam recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Moulded dentilled dormer bargeboards recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
- Dormer apex pendants recorded1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255314
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.
Research notes and uncertainties
Component, chronology and current verification: Timber dormers do not establish timber-framed principal walls. RCHME stone wall attribution is historical but valuable evidence beneath render; no stone species given. Separate north-east barn excluded. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Timber dormers do not establish timber-framed principal walls. RCHME stone wall attribution is historical but valuable evidence beneath render; no stone species given. Separate north-east barn excluded.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255314.
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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Ebnall Farmhouse
Grade II · C17; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17; later right-rear wing; dormer detail described1934] · SO45NE EBNALL 808-1/3/259 Ebnall Farmhouse 24/07/54
Farmhouse. C17. Render; hipped plain tile roof; brick axial stack to rear.
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Historic England
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 Out, monument (20), p. 130.
a (20). Ebnall, house and barn, about 1½ m. W. of Leominster church. The House is of stone with three timber dormer-windows on the N. side; the middle window is of three lights with moulded frame and mullions and a moulded base-beam to the gable; all three dormers have moulded and dentilled bargeboards and a pendant at the apex. The Barn, N.E. of the house, is of three bays.
Official list description
LEOMINSTER SO45NE EBNALL 808-1/3/259 Ebnall Farmhouse 24/07/54 GV II Farmhouse. C17. Render; hipped plain tile roof; brick axial stack to rear. Single storey and attic; 3 timber-framed gable dormers with 2/2 casements; central 3-light casement under spurred braces. Entrance to centre left, in simple porch; three 6/6 casements. Left returned side: two 6/6 casements, with 10 pigeon-holes, some with platforms, over. Later brick wing to right rear. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4735658929
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Open questions
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