The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1061591
- Date first listed:
- 19-Oct-1951
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY
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- Date:
- 2001-10-24
- Reference:
- IOE01/05442/27
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1061591
- Date first listed:
- 19-Oct-1951
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 23-Jan-1986
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY
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
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Leicestershire
- District:
- Harborough (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Burton Overy
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 67787 98224
Details
BURTON OVERY SCOTLAND (West End) SP69 NE 3/17 The Old Rectory (formerly listed as Rectory) 19.10.51 GV II House. Early C18, with C20 additions. Red brick and Swithland slate roof (hipped to wing fronts) with brick end stacks. H plan, entrance now to rear, but possibly original front faces Churchyard of St. Andrew (q.v.). 2 bands and moulded brick cornice. 2 1/2 storeys of 5 windows: from left, 2 2-light wooden mullion and transom windows on wing front, 6/6 sash in recessed centre, and 6/6 sash and similar 2-light window on wing front. Windows on wing fronts have brick cambered lintels. A 2-light hipped dormer on each wing front roof. On ground floor, from left, a rectangular bay window projection with hipped roof and 2 6/6 sashes to front, and wooden doorcase with fluted pilasters and 6-panelled door in flat roofed 1 storey addition projecting from recessed centre. This has low parapet and projects further forward in front of wing and extends to right. 2 4/4 sashes, 2 6/6 sashes and door with overlight. 1 storey wing projects from right end of house. On house right end, above roof of latter, are 2 2-light wooden mullion and transom windows with brick cambered lintels. The rear front has rubble stone plinth and 2 bands. Recessed centre. 5 2-light wooden mullion and transom windows to 1st floor and 3 2-light hipped dormers over. 4 6/6 sashes on ground floor. Central doorcase with part-glazed door and fanlight with fine glazing bars. Inside are C18 colourwashed panelling, 6-panelled doors and an oak staircase with 2 turned balusters to tread.
Listing NGR: SP6778798224
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 191039
- 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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