The Old Rectory on East of Parish Church
THE OLD RECTORY ON EAST OF PARISH CHURCH, WARE ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1101927
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory on East of Parish Church
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY ON EAST OF PARISH CHURCH, WARE ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1101927
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory on East of Parish Church
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY ON EAST OF PARISH CHURCH, WARE 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:
- THE OLD RECTORY ON EAST OF PARISH CHURCH, WARE ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- East Hertfordshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Widford
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 41353 15777
Details
TL 4115 WIDFORD WARE ROAD (north side)
5/5 The Old Rectory on E of parish church 24.1.67
GV II
Rectory, now a house. C18 extended to both sides in early C19. Brick colourwashed with grey brick chimneys to newer parts. Hipped slate roofs. An irregular 2 storeys large house facing S with a formal garden front facing N over the Ash Valley. The highest part is a 3 windows, 2 storeys and basement part in the middle of the N front. This and the lower part on the S side of it were probably the extent of the house in the C18. The N part has flat gauged arches and, recessed sash windows with 6/6 panes, and a modillioned cornice. The S part has 2 sash windows under gauged arches, a triple window on the right. The narrower window may be in the position of the original door. In the early C19 a 2 storey W wing was added which is slightly lower than the centre part in the N front but much higher than the S part. This has 2 windows and the entrance on the right. Recessed sash windows under segmental gauged arches with 6/6 panes. Wide eaves overhang with plastered soffit. A flat topped, heavy Tuscan porch with columns, pilasters and full entablature. 6-panel half-glazed door. At the same time a narrower 2 storeys bay was added on the E side set back on each front. 1 window to each storey. All the windows have louvred shutters. A picturesque C18 and C19 rectory. Part of the group around the parish church.
Listing NGR: TL4135315777
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 160047
- 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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