LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255366
Middle Marsh
Middle Marsh, Leominster
House. Early C17, with later alterations. Rendered brick, to ground floor; timber-frame and render; Welsh slate roof with decorative ridge-tiles; brick ridge stack, to right.
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
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Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
Early 17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255366
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 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
External wall material
- Brick
Ground floor only
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Structural system
- Timber frame
Building above/beyond brick ground floor, exact extent unspecified
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Cladding / finishes
- Render
Ground floor and framed construction
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
Main roof
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Roof structure / details
- Ridge tiles
Roof ridge only
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Collared truss
Left returned side
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Chimneys
- Brick
Ridge stack to right
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Architectural features
- Jowled posts
Left returned side
NHLE described condition; observation date unspecified
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Gable dormer; Casement window
Front dormer
19th century dormer, 20th century window
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Sash windows
Front
20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
- Porch wing
Left entrance
20th century
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255366
Applies to the named part of the building at the date of the source.
Research notes and uncertainties
Date conflict: NHLE early 17th century versus RCHME probably early 18th century for combined Nos.52 and54. Preserve both readings and component/range uncertainty. No date resolution invented.
Conflicting chronology: NHLE early 17th century; RCHME probably early 18th century concerns Nos.52/54 range. Resolve identity/phasing before definite alternate century tag.
Early 17th century in NHLE; probably early 18th century for wider range in RCHME Documented principal date and expressly identified fabric phases. Unresolved source chronology: RCHME monument29 applies Nos.52 and54 and says probably early 18th century. Do not silently prefer one source or assign a confident 18th century construction phase to this single record. See CAT-0396 for component-specific alternative/refined date.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255366.
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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Middle Marsh
Grade II · Early C17 in NHLE; probably early C18 for wider range in RCHME · SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/24 (East side) 09/07/76 No.52 Middle Marsh
House. Early C17, with later alterations. Rendered brick, to ground floor; timber-frame and render; Welsh slate roof with decorative ridge-tiles; brick ridge stack, to right.
Current survey photographs
No public survey photograph is currently linked to this place.
Contribute a photographDocumentary evidence
Historic England; RCHME: Herefordshire: 119 (29
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 extract
RCHME CROSS-REFERENCE 1
Leominster, monument (29), p. 119.
a (29). House, two tenements, Nos. 52 and 54, 14 yards S. of (28), is of two storeys with attics, and was built probably early in the 18th century. The timber-framing is mostly exposed.
Referenced illustrations
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/24 (East side) 09/07/76 No.52 Middle Marsh
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/24 (East side) 09/07/76 No.52 Middle Marsh GV II House. Early C17, with later alterations. Rendered brick, to ground floor; timber-frame and render; Welsh slate roof with decorative ridge-tiles; brick ridge stack, to right. 2 storeys and attic; single-window range: C20 6/6 sash; C19 gable-dormer with C20 two-light casement. Two C20 2/2 sashes, to ground floor. Left returned side: jowled posts to collared truss; C20 lights. Entrance in C20 porch-wing, to left. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 119 (29)). Listing NGR: SO4949259535
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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