LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270320
Former Rossendale Guesthouse
Former Rossendale Guesthouse, Leominster
House, now guest house. C18. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof with steeper pitch to rear; brick end stacks.
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, Former Rossendale Guesthouse
1 of 2, 18th century
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270320
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, historical guest house; named Former Rossendale Guesthouse
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- 18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
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
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
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 front
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
Rear
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
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, steeper rear pitch
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
End stacks
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
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
Canted bay cornices
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood
Entrance hood
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- 9/9 and3/6 sashes
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gauged brick segmental arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Attic
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Canted bays
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Scrolled consoles
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Half-glazed panelled door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Studded battened plank door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Strap hinges
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear gable dormer
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270320
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 title conflicts retained now guest house description. Do not present as active guesthouse or infer2023 fabric change. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 18th century; 19th century/20th century changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Former title conflicts retained now guest house description. Do not present as active guesthouse or infer2023 fabric change.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270320.
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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Former Rossendale Guesthouse
Grade II · C18; C19/C20 changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C18; C19/C20 changes;2023 administrative name/address amendment] · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4959 808-1/1/72 LEOMINSTER BROAD STREET (East side) No 46 (Formerly listed as No.46 Rossendale Guesthouse) 24/07/54 GV II
House, now guest house. C18. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof with steeper pitch to rear; brick end stacks.
Current survey photographs
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4959 808-1/1/72 LEOMINSTER BROAD STREET (East side) No 46 (Formerly listed as No.46 Rossendale Guesthouse) 24/07/54 GV II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4959 808-1/1/72 LEOMINSTER BROAD STREET (East side) No 46 (Formerly listed as No.46 Rossendale Guesthouse) 24/07/54 GV II House, now guest house. C18. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof with steeper pitch to rear; brick end stacks. Three storeys, attic and cellar; five-window range: 9/9 sashes with cambered heads in moulded cases under gauged brick segmental arches; three 3/6 sashes (C20 to centre) under segmental arches. Central entrance: C20 half-glazed four-panel door, in moulded frame, under moulded wood hood on scrolled consoles; flanked by late C19 canted bays with 2/2 sashes, under moulded stone cornices; to left, studded and battened plank door with cambered head, on strap hinges, in moulded case under gauged brick segmental arch. Left returned side: 3/6 sash, over 9/9 sash under segmental arch. Rear: roughcast; gable-dormer; various lights and sashes. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4959759270
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
- Can a current photograph be added to record the public elevations and visible historic fabric?
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