LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270362
Snowdale Cottages
SO45NE STAGBATCH 808-1/3/292 Nos.1 and 2 Snowdale Cottages 24/07/54 (Formerly Listed as: STAGBATCH Stagbatch Farmhouse with barn immediately north and barn 80 yards ESE of house)
2 cottages. C17, with later alterations. Timber-frame with brick infill, on sandstone rubble plinth; steep-pitched slate roof; stack to right and rendered stack base with C20 brick chimney, 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.
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
- Two cottages Nos1 and2 Snowdale
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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 with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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
Cottages
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Brick
Frame
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
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
- Sandstone rubble
Plinth
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
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
Steep roof
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
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
Right section and rear stack base
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
20th century rear chimney
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
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
20th century porch
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Three-bay plan
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Plank doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gabled porch
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Casements
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood hoods
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Metal casements in semi-dormers
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Part-blocked 18th century casement
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Deep-chamfered ceiling frame
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270362
Royal Commission inventory, 1934
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: Stack to right material unspecified. RCHME match inferred by location, not independent exact-address identification. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century with 18th century–20th century alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Stack to right material unspecified. RCHME match inferred by location, not independent exact-address identification.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270362.
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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Snowdale Cottages
Grade II · C17 with C18–C20 alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934 [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 with C18–C20 alterations; RCHME modern east extension recorded1934] · SO45NE STAGBATCH 808-1/3/292 Nos.1 and 2 Snowdale Cottages 24/07/54 (Formerly Listed as: STAGBATCH Stagbatch Farmhouse with barn immediately north and barn 80 yards ESE of house)
2 cottages. C17, with later alterations. Timber-frame with brick infill, on sandstone rubble plinth; steep-pitched slate roof; stack to right and rendered stack base with C20 brick chimney, to rear.
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Historic England
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 Out, monument (18), p. 130.
a (18). Cottage, 110 yards E. of (17), has a modern extension on the E.
Official list description
LEOMINSTER SO45NE STAGBATCH 808-1/3/292 Nos.1 and 2 Snowdale Cottages 24/07/54 (Formerly Listed as: STAGBATCH Stagbatch Farmhouse with barn immediately north and barn 80 yards ESE of house) GV II 2 cottages. C17, with later alterations. Timber-frame with brick infill, on sandstone rubble plinth; steep-pitched slate roof; stack to right and rendered stack base with C20 brick chimney, to rear. 3-bay plan. Single storey and attic. Central entrance: plank door, in C20 brick gable porch; flanked by two C19 two-light casements under simple wood hoods; two C20 semi-dormers with 2-light metal casements. Further door and C20 3-light casement in rendered section to right with similar 2-light over. Left returned side: part-blocked C18 casement, and C19 casement, to gable. Rear: plank door. INTERIOR: deep-chamfered ceiling-frame; exposed timber-framing. Listing NGR: SO4655658313
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Open questions
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