LISTED BUILDING · NHLE 1166908
Wharf House
Wharf House, Leominster
House. C17 with late C19 additions and alterations. Timber-framed with painted brick infill, sandstone rubble plinth, part brick refacing, tiled roof, brick shafts to stacks.
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.
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HISTORICAL ADDRESS RECORD
Through time, Wharf House
1 of 4, 17th 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.
- C.C., Wharfe, Ludlow Road, Leominster
- Wharf Cottage
- Wharf House, Leominster
17th century
ConstructionBuilding construction
Estimated date recorded by the current NHLE building entry.
SourceNational Heritage List for England, NHLE 1166908
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
Principal identity with historical and subsidiary uses explicitly separated
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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 late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Source-specific phases, not administrative dates
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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
Three framed bays
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Infill
- Painted brick
Framed walls
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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 late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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
Part refacing
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Roof covering
- Tile
Roof, type unspecified
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
Chimneys
- Brick
Stack shafts
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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-light casement windows
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Six-panelled door
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Canopy
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Rear additions
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
Applies to the named part at the source date, with the uncertainty stated. Current use and survival today have not been confirmed.
- Axial stacks
Only named component/phase in term and supporting description
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative
Supported with qualification
Source and context
Historic England, NHLE entry 1166908
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: Wharf name not evidence warehouse. Tile composition not specified. Current use/survival not independently verified for September2026.
17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; 17th century with late 19th century alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative] Source chronology, administrative and reused-material dates separated. Wharf name not evidence warehouse. Tile composition not specified.
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How this record is evidenced
The designation, listing date and statutory description are drawn from Historic England, NHLE 1166908.
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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Wharf House
Grade II · C17 with late C19 alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative [Source-specific phases, not administrative dates; C17 with late C19 alterations;2023 name/address amendment administrative] · This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 January 2023 to update the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO 55 NW 9/22 KIMBOLTON CP Ludlow Road Wharf House (Formerly listed as Wharf Cottage, A 49 (west side)) II
House. C17 with late C19 additions and alterations. Timber-framed with painted brick infill, sandstone rubble plinth, part brick refacing, tiled roof, brick shafts to stacks.
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Official list description
Original NHLE location reference
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 January 2023 to update the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO 55 NW 9/22 KIMBOLTON CP Ludlow Road Wharf House (Formerly listed as Wharf Cottage, A 49 (west side)) II
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 January 2023 to update the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards SO 55 NW 9/22 KIMBOLTON CP Ludlow Road Wharf House (Formerly listed as Wharf Cottage, A 49 (west side)) II House. C17 with late C19 additions and alterations. Timber-framed with painted brick infill, sandstone rubble plinth, part brick refacing, tiled roof, brick shafts to stacks. Three framed bays aligned south-west/north-east, with additions to rear, axial stacks, entrance to south-east front. Two storeys. Three three-light casement windows, two similar windows to left and one to right of six-panelled door with canopy. Interior not inspected. Listing NGR: SO5048859931
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Open questions
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