LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255417
The Forbury
The Forbury, Leominster
House, now residential home. Mid C18. Brick; twin-span Welsh slate roof; 2 brick central stacks, and stack to right rear.
Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.
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, The Forbury
1 of 9, Mid 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.
- Forbury, Church Street, Leominster
- The Forbury, Church Street, Leominster
- The Forbury, Leominster
Mid 18th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255417
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; residential home at description date
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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 house
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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
Twin-span roof
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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 central stacks
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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
Front window keyblocks and coved central pediment
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stucco
Rusticated quoins and left entrance case
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood
Central doorcase and rear cornice/pediment
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Attic
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Cellar
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Advanced central bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Gauged brick flat arches
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Bullseye window
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Central eight-fielded-panel door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Modillioned segmental entrance pediment
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Fluted pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Left four-panel door and overlight
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
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
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Storey bands
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Right-side late 19th century canted bay
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear oval light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear inserted casements
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear half-glazed double doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Attached entrance columns
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Blocked rear circular light
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Red brick frontage; Advanced central bay; Triangular main pediment; Bullseye window; Rusticated quoins; Sash windows; Keyed brick heads; Segmental entrance pediment; Fluted pilasters; Panelled door; Surface cables; Paint weathering
Visible principal subject only
Supplied capture date 2026-05-28, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000115
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Coved stone pediment
Main central frontage, distinct from segmental entrance pediment
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rusticated stucco quoins
Principal corners and rear quoins
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255417
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Timber joinery appearance
Sash windows and principal door, species not identified
Supplied capture date 2026-05-28, not independently authenticated
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Leominster Heritage photograph LH-IMG-000115
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: Church Street and nearby Forbury Chapel do not establish chapel use in this house. Residential care is description-date use, not independently current. Rear-right stack material not explicit. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Mid 18th century; late 19th century sash windows and canted bay] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Church Street and nearby Forbury Chapel do not establish chapel use in this house. Residential care is description-date use, not independently current. Rear-right stack material not explicit.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255417.
Current survey photographs dated 28 May 2026 record the publicly visible fabric and features shown on this page.
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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The Forbury
Grade II* · Mid C18; late C19 sash windows and canted bay [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Mid C18; late C19 sash windows and canted bay] · SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/100 (North side) 24/07/54 The Forbury (Formerly Listed as: CHURCH STREET (North side) Little Forbury. The Forbury.)
House, now residential home. Mid C18. Brick; twin-span Welsh slate roof; 2 brick central stacks, and stack to right rear.
Current survey photographs
Documentary evidence
Historic England
Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/100 (North side) 24/07/54 The Forbury (Formerly Listed as: CHURCH STREET (North side) Little Forbury. The Forbury.)
LEOMINSTER SO4959 CHURCH STREET 808-1/1/100 (North side) 24/07/54 The Forbury (Formerly Listed as: CHURCH STREET (North side) Little Forbury. The Forbury.) GV II* House, now residential home. Mid C18. Brick; twin-span Welsh slate roof; 2 brick central stacks, and stack to right rear. EXTERIOR: 3 storeys, attic and cellar; 7-window range, 5 in advanced central bay: late C19 two/two sashes under gauged brick flat arches with stone keyblocks; 2/2 sashes over; coved stone pediment with bullseye window in raised gauged brick architrave with 4 stone keyblocks; rusticated stucco quoins. Central entrance: 8-fielded-panel door in wood doorcase with moulded and modillioned segmental pediment and frieze on fluted pilasters; flanked by 2/2 sashes; to left, C19 four-fielded-panel door and plain overlight in stucco case, and casement in altered opening; to right, late C19 plain sash. Right returned side: four 6/6 sashes in moulded cases under gauged brick flat arches; storey band; 3/6 sash and 2 late C19 2/2 sashes, to right in gable of rear range; returned eaves-detail. Late C19 canted bay with 1/1: 2/2: 1/1 sashes, and large 6/6 sash under gauged brick flat arch, to ground floor. Rear (north) front: 5-window range: central 12/9 light flanked by 6/6 sashes; gauged brick flat arches; storey band; moulded and modillioned wood cornice and pediment with oval light and 2 inserted casements; entrance to centre left: C19 half-glazed double doors, with entablature and attached columns; 3 large 6/6 sashes and blocked circular light; gauged brick flat arches; storey band; stucco quoins. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4973059176
Sources and further reading
Open questions
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