Rectory Farmhouse
RECTORY FARMHOUSE, BUTTS ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1047459
- Date first listed:
- 18-Jul-1963
- List Entry Name:
- Rectory Farmhouse
- Statutory Address:
- RECTORY FARMHOUSE, BUTTS ROAD
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- Date:
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- Reference:
- IOE01/09374/10
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1047459
- Date first listed:
- 18-Jul-1963
- List Entry Name:
- Rectory Farmhouse
- Statutory Address 1:
- RECTORY FARMHOUSE, BUTTS ROAD
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:
- RECTORY FARMHOUSE, BUTTS ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Oxfordshire
- District:
- South Oxfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Horspath
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 57340 05039
Details
HORSPATH BUTTS ROAD SP5ONE (North side) 1/148 Rectory Farmhouse 18/07/63
GV II
Farmhouse. Late C16/early C17, refronted or re-windowed early C18. Coursed squared limestone rubble with chamfered timber lintels; old plain-tile roof with brick gable stacks. Central-stair plan. 2 storeys plus attics. 3-window front has central door with 3-light casement to left and 2-light casement to right, both with transoms, casements of 3,2 and 3 lights at first floor and two 3-light dormers. All frames renewed. Stone mullioned cellar windows. Stacks each have 2 diagonal shafts. Small single-storey wing to left with hipped roof. Right gable wall has small single-light windows with heavy frames and leaded lights. C19 two storey brick extension at rear. Interior: Heavy timber-framed cross partitions, chamfered beams with ogee stops; three C16 moulded stone fireplaces with herringbone tiling; large open fireplace with chamfered bressumer; early C18 bolection-mould panelled room with matching fireplace, door and doorcase, now relocated within house; moulded plank doors in chamfered and stopped frames; cellar with heavy flat joists; 3-bay butt-purlin roof. (V.C.H.: Oxfordshire, Vol.V, p.178).
Listing NGR: SP5734005039
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 246915
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Salzman, L F, The Victoria History of the County of Oxford, (1957), 178
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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