LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255383
Foxton House
Foxton House, Leominster
House, now shop and dwelling. Later C18. Stucco; parapet to roof; brick end stack.
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, Foxton House
1 of 5, Later 18th century
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Later 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255383
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
Listed subject
As described in NHLE; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Use at source date
- Shop; Dwelling
Listed subject
NHLE description; not verified current in 2026
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
A historical or reported description; the detail has not been independently confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Stucco
Principal building and rear passage
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Chimneys
- Brick
End stack
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Unverified, not described
Concealed/unrecorded roof covering
NHLE description gives no covering
Unverified
Architectural features
- Parapet
Parapet, extent not specified
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Sash windows; Sillband
Principal frontage
Hoods restored 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Panelled door; Overlight; Leaded lights
Left entrance
Door 19th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Shopfront; Canted shop windows; Fascia; Hood; Pilasters
Frontage
Early 20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Fanlight; Coved case
Rear passage doorway
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Cellar entrance
Rear
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255383
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Research notes and uncertainties
Roof and concealed walls: NHLE gives stucco and parapet, no roof covering or underlying walls. Brick stack is not brick-wall evidence.
Later 18th century Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Restore hoods rather than entire house date.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255383.
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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Foxton House
Grade II · Later C18 · SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/52 (East side) 24/07/54 No.20 Foxton House
House, now shop and dwelling. Later C18. Stucco; parapet to roof; brick end stack.
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 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/52 (East side) 24/07/54 No.20 Foxton House
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/52 (East side) 24/07/54 No.20 Foxton House GV II House, now shop and dwelling. Later C18. Stucco; parapet to roof; brick end stack. 3 storeys; 3-window range: 6/6 sashes in broad moulded cases under pads and C20 restored flat hoods; moulded sillband; 6/6 sashes in broad moulded cases; coped parapet. Entrance to left: C19 6-moulded-panel door and overlight with leaded lights - "Foxton House" - in plain doorcase with flat hood; earlier C20 shop front with central half-glazed panelled door and overlight with glazing bar between canted windows, under fascia-board and hood on pilasters. Passage to rear: stucco; half-glazed 4-panel door in altered opening under fanlight with glazing bars and coved case. Rear: gable-wing; cellar entrance. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4963259179
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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