LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270329
Former Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop
Former Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop, Leominster
House, now inn and shop. C16, with C18-C20 alterations. Timber-frame and render; plain tile roof with gable to left; brick stack to rear.
Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.
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.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, Former Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop
1 of 8, 16th century
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About these records
4 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 14 Corn Square, Leominster
- 15 Corn Square, Leominster
- Three Horse Shoes, Corn Square, Leominster
- Three Horseshoes
16th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270329
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 house; inn and adjoining shop at description date; former Grange Cafe applies shop component
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Historic building, distinguish sham painted front framing
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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 building
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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
Principal roof with left gable
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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 stack
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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
- Etched glass
Inn-front windows
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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
- Original roof trusses
Adjoining house/shop RCHME monument112 recorded 1934
RCHME1934 observation, current survival unverified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
Architectural features
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Fixed upper light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Late 19th century inn-front
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Early 20th century shopfront
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Right return jetty
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Exposed dragon beam
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Jetty soffits
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Rear wing 20th century casement
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Former north jetty underbuilt recorded 1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Sham painted framing recorded 1934
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270329
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.
- Black timber-pattern framing with white panels; Gabled plain-tile-form roofs; Sash-form windows; Projecting School Lane upper floor; Exposed jetty joist ends; Pilastered shopfront; Cafe advertising and seating
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-07-25, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000105
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: 2023 former-public-house title does not establish active inn today. Structural frame supported independently of painted imitation. Brick chimney not brick walls; shop roof trusses not automatically inn trusses. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE 16th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; 20th century restoration to return] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. 2023 former-public-house title does not establish active inn today. Structural frame supported independently of painted imitation. Brick chimney not brick walls; shop roof trusses not automatically inn trusses.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270329.
Current survey photographs dated 25 July 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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Former Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop
Grade II · NHLE C16 with C18–C20 alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; C20 restoration to return [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; NHLE C16 with C18–C20 alterations; RCHME inn circa 1600; C20 restoration to return] · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/108 LEOMINSTER CORN SQUARE (South side) No 14 and 15 (Formerly listed as Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop, previously listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Three Horse Shoes) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Grange Cafe) 24/07/54 GV II
House, now inn and shop. C16, with C18-C20 alterations. Timber-frame and render; plain tile roof with gable to left; brick stack to rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (113,112
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 extracts
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (113), p. 123.
a (113). Three Horse Shoes Inn, W. of (112) and at the E. corner of School Lane, was built c. 1600. The upper storey projects on the W side and formerly projected on the N. front also, but has been under-built. The fronts are painted with sham framing.
Referenced illustrations
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 2
Leominster, monument (112), p. 123.
a (112). House and shop, on the S. side of the square, 10 yards E. of School Lane, retains its original roof-trusses.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/108 LEOMINSTER CORN SQUARE (South side) No 14 and 15 (Formerly listed as Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop, previously listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Three Horse Shoes) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Grange Cafe) 24/07/54 GV II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 February 2023 to amend the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO4958 808-1/2/108 LEOMINSTER CORN SQUARE (South side) No 14 and 15 (Formerly listed as Three Horseshoes Public House and adjoining shop, previously listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Three Horse Shoes) (Formerly Listed as: CORN SQUARE (South side) Grange Cafe) 24/07/54 GV II House, now inn and shop. C16, with C18-C20 alterations. Timber-frame and render; plain tile roof with gable to left; brick stack to rear. Two storeys and cellar; four-window range: C18 eight/eight sashes in moulded cases, and to left, late C19 two/two sash in moulded case, with fixed light over. Late C19 inn-front with half-glazed panelled door, and windows with etched glass, under moulded fascia-board and hood on pilasters; to left, early C20 shop front with half-glazed panelled door and window with chamfered glazing bars under C20 coved hood. Right returned side: returned inn-front under jetty with exposed dragon-beam and soffits; etched glass light; C20 restoration. Further gable wing with C20 three-light casement over C20 lights and door in earlier moulded architraves. INTERIORS not inspected. The shop (formerly listed as Grange Cafe) was first listed on 09/07/76. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 123 (113,112)). Listing NGR: SO4970958996
Sources and further reading
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