LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1270282
The Greyhound Public House
The Greyhound Public House, Leominster
Inn. Earlier C19. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; brick end stack to right; brick axial 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, The Greyhound Public House
1 of 10, Earlier 19th century
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About these records
4 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.
- 6 Rainbow Street, Leominster
- Greyhound Hotel, Rainbow Street, Leominster
- Greyhound Inn
- Greyhound Inn, Rainbow Street, Leominster
Earlier 19th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1270282
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
- Inn; possible assembly rooms in left wing, not confirmed
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Documented phases
- Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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 inn
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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 frontage
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Roughcast
Right side and rear
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Inn
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Right end and rear axial stacks
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Lintels architraves arches and cornice
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Wood
Eaves pilasters and rear hood
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Stone
Rear wing external steps
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Architectural features
- Sash windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Panelled double doors
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Entablature with guttae
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Pilasters
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Brick modillion eaves
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Hipped rear wing roof
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1270282
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: Inn use source-date only. Assembly rooms explicitly probable; stone belongs steps. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Earlier 19th century; 20th century altered left opening] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Inn use source-date only. Assembly rooms explicitly probable; stone belongs steps.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1270282.
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 Greyhound Public House
Grade II · Earlier C19; C20 altered left opening [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Earlier C19; C20 altered left opening] · SO4959 RAINBOW STREET 808-1/1/178 (East side) The Greyhound Public House
Inn. Earlier C19. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; brick end stack to right; brick axial 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 RAINBOW STREET 808-1/1/178 (East side) The Greyhound Public House
LEOMINSTER SO4959 RAINBOW STREET 808-1/1/178 (East side) The Greyhound Public House GV II Inn. Earlier C19. Painted brick; Welsh slate roof; brick end stack to right; brick axial stack to rear. EXTERIOR: 3 storeys and cellar; 2-window range: 6/6 sashes and central blind opening, under grooved and stepped stucco lintels with keyblocks; 3/3 sashes and blind opening, under similar lintels; moulded wood eaves. Central entrance: 8-panel double doors, recessed under entablature with guttae, on wooden pilasters; flanked by 6/6 sashes, under similar lintels. Wing to left: two 6/6 sashes (probably to assembly rooms) in shouldered moulded stucco architraves; stucco cornice to brick parapet; to left, plank double doors, under moulded stucco arch with keyblock, with linking band to similar arch over altered opening with C20 tripartite window with central 6/6 sash. Right returned side and rear: roughcast; brick modillion eaves; 6/6 and 3/3 sashes in moulded cases; 4-panel door and barred overlight, under simple wood hood. Wing to rear with stone steps to 1st floor; brick modillion eaves; hipped roof. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4947259069
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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