LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255385
Highbury House Antiques
Highbury House Antiques, Leominster
House, now shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof; brick axial stack and lateral 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.
People and businesses through time
HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, Highbury House Antiques
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About these records
Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Late 18th century/early 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255385
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; shop and dwelling at source date
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
House
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
Roof
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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 and lateral stacks
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
- Stucco
Storey band
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plate glass
Shop windows
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gauged flat and segmental arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Parapet
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Open-pediment modillion hood
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Blind openings
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Later wing bullseye windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Reported interior blocked fanlight and staircase with stick balusters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- 20th century casements
Left returned side only
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255385
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: Interior not inspected, contents reported not directly inspected. Blocked fanlight not intact glazed fanlight. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late 18th century/early 19th century; early 20th century shopfront and other alterations] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Interior not inspected, contents reported not directly inspected. Blocked fanlight not intact glazed fanlight.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255385.
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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Highbury House Antiques
Grade II · Late C18/early C19; early C20 shopfront and other alterations [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Late C18/early C19; early C20 shopfront and other alterations] · SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/55 (West side) 24/07/54 No.25 and Highbury House Antiques (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET (West side) No.25)
House, now shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof; brick axial stack and lateral stack, to rear.
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 808-1/1/55 (West side) 24/07/54 No.25 and Highbury House Antiques (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET (West side) No.25)
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/55 (West side) 24/07/54 No.25 and Highbury House Antiques (Formerly Listed as: BROAD STREET (West side) No.25) GV II House, now shop and dwelling. Late C18/early C19. Brick; Welsh slate roof; brick axial stack and lateral stack, to rear. 3 storeys and cellar; 5-window range: 6/6 sashes in moulded cases under gauged brick flat arches; 3/3 sashes; parapet. Early C20 shop front with central glazed double doors, under open-pediment modillioned hood; large plate-glass windows; fascia-board and modillioned hood. Left returned side: three 6/6 sashes and C20 casement, in altered openings, under gauged brick flat arches; 3/3 sashes, fixed light, and C20 casement; C20 door and overlight, fixed light, and 3 blind openings, under gauged brick segmental arches, and stucco storey band. Later wing, with 2 bullseye windows, one in gauged brick circular arch; various sashes under gauged brick flat arches, to rear. INTERIOR: not inspected, but noted as containing blocked fanlight, to hall, and staircase with stick balusters. Listing NGR: SO4957859230
Sources and further reading
Open questions
- What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
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