LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270266
Heather Hill
Heather Hill, Leominster
House. c1830 with C17 rear wing surviving from earlier house. Main block in red brick on shallow stone plinth with stone and artificial stone details; rear wing timber-frame on brick; hipped slate roofs with boxed eaves; 2 brick 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.
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 with retained earlier rear wing
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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 rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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
- Red brick
Circa1830 main block
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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
Shallow main plinth
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick
Rear wing
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone and artificial stone
Main-block details, precise allocation unstated
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone
Window hoods
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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
17th century rear wing
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick vault
Main cellar
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Brick
Rear framed wall
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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
Rear frame
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
Returned side, NHLE repeats left side
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Slate
Hipped roofs
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Two stacks
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Boxed eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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 rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Margin-glazed doors and lights
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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 porch
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Reeded doorcase
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Paterae
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Enriched consoles
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- French windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Two-tier canted bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gabled rear wing
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Hood on colonnettes
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear exposed posts and ceiling beams
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Circa1830 stair with stick balusters and turned newels
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Square shutters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Bedroom chimneypiece with fluted architraves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270266
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: Natural and artificial stone details not interchangeable. Source labels two returned sides left, retain orientation ambiguity rather than invent correction. Frame confined rear wing. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century rear wing; circa1830 main house; later 19th century bay; early 20th century porch] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Natural and artificial stone details not interchangeable. Source labels two returned sides left, retain orientation ambiguity rather than invent correction. Frame confined rear wing.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270266.
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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Heather Hill
Grade II · C17 rear wing; circa1830 main house; later C19 bay; early C20 porch [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 rear wing; circa1830 main house; later C19 bay; early C20 porch] · SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/209 (West side) 11/09/85 Heather Hill
House. c1830 with C17 rear wing surviving from earlier house. Main block in red brick on shallow stone plinth with stone and artificial stone details; rear wing timber-frame on brick; hipped slate roofs with boxed eaves; 2 brick stacks.
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
SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/209 (West side) 11/09/85 Heather Hill
LEOMINSTER SO4958 SOUTH STREET 808-1/2/209 (West side) 11/09/85 Heather Hill GV II House. c1830 with C17 rear wing surviving from earlier house. Main block in red brick on shallow stone plinth with stone and artificial stone details; rear wing timber-frame on brick; hipped slate roofs with boxed eaves; 2 brick stacks. Brick vaulted cellar under main block. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys; 2-window range: 6/6 sashes under moulded stone hoods on enriched consoles. Central early C20 porch with margin-glazed door and lights, containing original margin-glazed door in reeded case with corner stop paterae; flanked by 6/6 sashes under similar hoods. Left returned side: French windows to right and two 6/6 sashes under similar hoods at first floor; later C19 2-tier canted bay window to left with plain sashes and French windows. Left returned side: roughcast; 6/6 sash and narrow 10/8 sash to stairwell. Projecting gable wing with part-glazed 6-panel door in early C19 doorcase with hood on colonnettes; 2 tiers of 6/6 sashes with segmental arches. Timber-framing exposed at upper level of side wall of rear wing above brick projection housing kitchen range. Rear wall rendered over timber-frame with brick infill. Scattered fenestration including 8/8 sash. INTERIOR: rear wing noted to contain exposed posts and ceiling beams. Main house has c1830 staircase with stick balusters and turned newels; square shutters, panelled doors on both floors. Main bedroom has chimney piece with fluted architraves and paterae corner stops. Listing NGR: SO4953858360
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Open questions
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