LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255484
The Lodge
The Lodge, Leominster
LEOMINSTER SO4958 RYELANDS ROAD 808-1/2/179 The Lodge 09/07/76 II Lodge or tollhouse.
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
- Lodge or tollhouse, alternative original function unresolved
Principal record; ancillary or mixed uses explicitly separated in text
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Documented phases
- Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Building phases and source differences; not a single construction date
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Cladding / finishes
- Stucco
walls, core concealed
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Roof covering
- Welsh slate
faceted roof
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Chimneys
- Brick
central ridge stack
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Other materials / details
- Wood
flat bowed entrance hood
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Architectural features
- Mullion windows; Gothick heads; Leaded lights; Panelled door; Gothick overlight; Tuscan columns; Square pilasters
Only the named features in their NHLE-described elevations, openings and interior; retain every source qualifier
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door.
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1255484
Applies to the named part and historical phase. A recorded use may no longer continue today.
Research notes and uncertainties
Source, component and current-use restrictions: Retain Lodge or tollhouse alternative, not two confident uses. Gothick decoration does not prove medieval date. Current use/survival is not established as of September2026; source-date statements remain dated.
Late 18th century/early 19th century range; 20th century door. Explicit building phases, with alternatives preserved. Do not turn date alternatives into independently proven phases or use administrative/use dates as fabric. Retain Lodge or tollhouse alternative, not two confident uses. Gothick decoration does not prove medieval date.
Explore records with these reviewed features. Results may concern only part of a listed group and retain their source-date qualifications.
How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255484.
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 Lodge
Grade II · Late C18/early C19 range; C20 door. · SO4958 RYELANDS ROAD 808-1/2/179 The Lodge 09/07/76 II Lodge or tollhouse. Late C18/early C19. Stucco; faceted Welsh slate roof; central brick ridge stack. Single storey; 2-window range: mullion windows with "Gothick" heads and leaded lights, flanking C20 six-panel door and "Gothick" overlight; flat bowed wood hood on 2 Tuscan columns and square pilasters. Similar windows to returned sides. INTERIOR not inspected.
LEOMINSTER SO4958 RYELANDS ROAD 808-1/2/179 The Lodge 09/07/76 II Lodge or tollhouse.
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Original NHLE location reference
SO4958 RYELANDS ROAD 808-1/2/179 The Lodge 09/07/76 II Lodge or tollhouse. Late C18/early C19. Stucco; faceted Welsh slate roof; central brick ridge stack. Single storey; 2-window range: mullion windows with "Gothick" heads and leaded lights, flanking C20 six-panel door and "Gothick" overlight; flat bowed wood hood on 2 Tuscan columns and square pilasters. Similar windows to returned sides. INTERIOR not inspected.
LEOMINSTER SO4958 RYELANDS ROAD 808-1/2/179 The Lodge 09/07/76 II Lodge or tollhouse. Late C18/early C19. Stucco; faceted Welsh slate roof; central brick ridge stack. Single storey; 2-window range: mullion windows with "Gothick" heads and leaded lights, flanking C20 six-panel door and "Gothick" overlight; flat bowed wood hood on 2 Tuscan columns and square pilasters. Similar windows to returned sides. INTERIOR not inspected. Listing NGR: SO4905558490
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Open questions
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