LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255394
Pinsley House
Pinsley House, Leominster
House, now guest house. Early C18. Painted brick; hipped slate roof; brick ridge 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, Pinsley House
1 of 4, Early 18th century
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About these records
3 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 29 Broad Street, Leominster
- Pinsley House, Broad Street, Leominster
- Pinsley House, Leominster
Early 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255394
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, subsequently guest house
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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
Principal
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Cladding / finishes
- Paint
Brick walls
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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 roof
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Ridge stack
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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
Window arches/cases and plinth
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Possible stone
Moulded eaves cornice, NHLE question mark
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Unverified
Structural system
- Exposed posts and braces
Interior, extent not established
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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
- Cusped principal rafters
Reported interior
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Venetian windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gothick glazing
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Lunettes
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Central fixed light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Cambered sash
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Keyblocks
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Trefoil overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Scrolled brackets
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Blocked openings
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Some old glass
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Massive joists
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Blocked Gothick light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Mutilated winder stair
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255394
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: Guest house source-date only. Questioned stone not definite material facet. Venetian and Gothic-style glazing not church function. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early 18th century source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Guest house source-date only. Questioned stone not definite material facet. Venetian and Gothic-style glazing not church function.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255394.
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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Pinsley House
Grade II · Early C18 source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early C18 source attribution; interior timber dates unspecified] · SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/59 (West side) 24/07/54 No.29 Pinsley House
House, now guest house. Early C18. Painted brick; hipped slate roof; brick ridge stack.
Current survey photographs
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Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/59 (West side) 24/07/54 No.29 Pinsley House
LEOMINSTER SO4959 BROAD STREET 808-1/1/59 (West side) 24/07/54 No.29 Pinsley House GV II House, now guest house. Early C18. Painted brick; hipped slate roof; brick ridge stack. 3 storeys and cellar; 3-window range: central 6/6 sash with cambered head under stucco arch with keystone, flanked by Venetian windows with central "Gothick" glazed sash in stucco cases with keyblocks; central fixed light flanked by lunettes, under brick arches with keyblocks; moulded stone(?) cornice to eaves. Central entrance: C19 part-glazed panelled door and trefoil overlight, in moulded case under moulded cambered hood on scrolled brackets; flanked by Venetian windows. Right returned side: 6/6 sash and 2 blocked openings, with moulded cases under stucco lintels with keyblocks; 3/3 sash and blocked openings; returned cornice; mutilated 6/6 sash and blocked openings, to ground floor; some old glass; stucco plinth. INTERIOR: exposed posts, braces and massive joists; cusped principal rafters; "Gothick" headed blocked light; mutilated winder stair. Listing NGR: SO4957659264
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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