The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, THE GREEN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114048
- Date first listed:
- 22-Oct-1952
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, THE GREEN
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1114048
- Date first listed:
- 22-Oct-1952
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 06-Feb-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, THE GREEN
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 GREEN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Marston Moreteyne
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 99469 41201
Details
MARSTON MORETAINE THE GREEN SP 94 SE SP 9841 3/54 The Old Rectory (formerly 22.10.52 listed as tne Rectory) - II
House, formerly a rectory. C18, reworking an earlier structure, substantially extended C19 (plaque: "Rebuilt AD 1884 J.S. Wood DD, Rector"). Variety of red brick, that to C18 chequered with vitrified headers. Earliest structure may contain timber framing, since its SE gable is rendered with substantial clunch plinth. Clay tile roofs. Complex plan. Oldest part to NE, the C18 part adjoins to SW and the C19 addition encloses this on SW and NW sides to form overall rectangular plan. C18 part of 2 storeys and attics, other parts 2- storeyed. Variety of windows, mostly sashes with glazing bars. This part has blocked central doorway to NE elevation. C18 part has C20 2 storeyed canted bay to SE elevation. To R of this the doorway contains 6 fielded-panel door surmounted by rectangular fanlight with ornamental glazing bars. Simply moulded surround with flat hood. Interior: staircase retains turned balusters. Kitchen fireplace in C19 part has 3 curious moulded heads, possibly reset from elsewhere.
Listing NGR: SP9946941201
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 38351
- 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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