The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, THURNING, PE8 5RF
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1040205
- Date first listed:
- 23-May-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, THURNING, PE8 5RF
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1040205
- Date first listed:
- 23-May-1967
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 25-Jan-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, THURNING, PE8 5RF
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, THURNING, PE8 5RF
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Thurning
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 08605 82832
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 05/03/2013
TL08SE
12/144
23/05/67
THURNING
The Old Rectory
(Formerly listed as Home Farmhouse, Winwick Road (south side))
(Formerly listed as The Rectory)
GV II
Farmhouse. Said to be C15 origins, C18 and C19 reconstructed mid C20.
Timber-framed with C20 brick and block infill now all rendered. Thatch roof.
Originally L-shape plan with lobby entry. 2 storeys. Main front is a 4-window
range of C20 p.v.c. casements, probably in original openings. C20 lean-to porch
with concrete tile roof, to right of centre. Gabled roof with hip to right. Rear
wing is similar to main front. Flat roofed infill, between wings, is probably
early and mid Cl9 remodelled C20, C19 six-panelled, part-glazed, door to left.
Interior: entrance hall has early C19 staircase with stick balustrade. Room to
left has C17 fireplace with chamfered stone surround and 4-centred arch head.
Stop-chamfered spine beam. Kitchen and room to far right both have remains of
open fireplaces, one with original bressumer and bread oven. Chamfered spine
beams. Some timber framing is visible in the first floor rooms. Used as the
Rectory from C17 to mid C20. Include for group value.
(VCH: Northamptonshire: Vol.3, p109)
Listing NGR: TL0860582832
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232701
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Ryland, W, Adkins, D, Sejeantson, R, The Victoria History of the County of Northampton, (1930), 109
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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