LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1255357

The Radnorshire Arms Public House

The Radnorshire Arms Public House, Leominster

Public house. Early to mid C19. Roughcast over stucco; hipped composite tile roof; roughcast brick ridge stack.

Dates and uses reflect the source records and may not describe the building today.

Grade IIHistoric England record

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Designation information

National listing

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, The Radnorshire Arms Public House

1 of 10, Early to mid 19th century

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3 historical addresses linked to this NHLE entry. Directory entries can describe a workplace or premises use rather than a residence.

  • 85 Bargates, Leominster
  • Radnorshire Arms, Bargates, Leominster
  • Radnorshire Arms, Leominster

Early to mid 19th century

Construction

Building construction

Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.

SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1255357

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
Public house

Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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 to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Source-specific phases, not administrative dates

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Cladding / finishes
Roughcast over stucco

Principal walls, concealed structural substrate unspecified

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Roughcast

Ridge stack and left return

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Roof covering
Composite tile

Hipped roof

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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 to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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

Grooved lintels quoins and storey band

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Wood

Doorcase

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Architectural features
L-shaped plan

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

20th century double entrance doors

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Moulded flat hood

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Plain pilasters

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.

Rear-wing casements

Only named component/phase in term and supporting description

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash

Supported with qualification

Source and context

Historic England, NHLE entry 1255357

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: Brick stack and eaves do not establish concealed walls. House wording in public house does not prove original domestic house. Public-house use description-date only. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.

Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early to mid 19th century; 20th century doors and right sash] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Brick stack and eaves do not establish concealed walls. House wording in public house does not prove original domestic house. Public-house use description-date only.

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How this record is evidenced

Official source record

The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1255357.

Project interpretation

The concise summary and searchable feature tags have been prepared by Leominster Heritage and are kept separate from the statutory wording.

Provisional or requiring verification

The open questions below identify evidence that has not yet been securely established.

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The Radnorshire Arms Public House

Grade II · Early to mid C19; C20 doors and right sash [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; Early to mid C19; C20 doors and right sash] · SO4959 BARGATES 808-1/1/11 (South side) The Radnorshire Arms Public House

Public house. Early to mid C19. Roughcast over stucco; hipped composite tile roof; roughcast brick ridge stack.

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Documentary evidence

Historic England

Official list description

Original NHLE location reference

SO4959 BARGATES 808-1/1/11 (South side) The Radnorshire Arms Public House

LEOMINSTER SO4959 BARGATES 808-1/1/11 (South side) The Radnorshire Arms Public House GV II Public house. Early to mid C19. Roughcast over stucco; hipped composite tile roof; roughcast brick ridge stack. L-shaped on plan. 2 storeys and cellar; 3-window range: 6/6 sashes under grooved stucco lintels; brick modillion eaves. Entrance to centre left: C20 double doors in wood doorcase with moulded flat hood on plain pilasters; flanked by 6/6 sashes and, to right, C20 6/6 sash under stucco lintels; stucco quoins and storey band. Left returned side: roughcast; stack. Right returned side: wing to rear has two 2/2 casements. Listing NGR: SO4922059013

Sources and further reading

  1. Historic England, National Heritage List for England entry 1255357

Open questions

  1. What evidence can establish the sequence and date of the building’s principal alterations?
  2. Can a current photograph be added to record the public elevations and visible historic fabric?

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