The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH HILL
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1058202
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1968
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH HILL
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1058202
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1968
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH HILL
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, CHURCH HILL
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Beckington
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 80162 51708
Details
ST8051 BECKINGTON CP CHURCH HILL (East side)
15/36 The Old Rectory
11.3.68
GV II
House,former rectory. C17, refronted late C18, further additions of mid C19. Random rubble, flush dressed quoins, stone tile roof, dentil eaves cornice, ashlar end stacks with moulded caps, 3 box dormers. Symmetrical classical facade, L plan, C17 dwelling with C18 crosswing refronting. Two storeys and attics, 3 bays, tripartite sash windows with glazing bars in plain stone surrounds, plain stone dividing mullions; side lights of centre window on first floor blocked. Door opening to centre in portico; 6 Tuscan columns coupled to each side supporting a triangular pediment with patera; projecting door opening enclosed by ashlar, central half glazed door with glazing bars, sidelights, decorated segmental fanlight over. Four bay wing to rear of right return, 2 storeys; restored 3-light stone mullioned windows with stopped labels. Interior contains late C18 features including doors, shutters, and moulded cornices to several rooms; that to left on ground floor has a fine marble fireplace with scroll decoration. Cantilever open well staircase, turned newels, plain balusters, ramped handrail, moulded head brackets.
Listing NGR: ST8016251708
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 266983
- Legacy System:
- LBS
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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