The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, 1,2 (WEST HOUSE) AND 3
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1172746
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, 1,2 (WEST HOUSE) AND 3
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1172746
- Date first listed:
- 24-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, 1,2 (WEST HOUSE) AND 3
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, 1,2 (WEST HOUSE) AND 3
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District:
- Welwyn Hatfield (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Ayot St. Lawrence
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 19498 16776
Details
TL 11 NE AYOT ST LAWRENCE The Old Rectory: Nos 1, 2 (West House) and 3 1/17
24.1.67
GV II
House. Circa 1790 with late C17 core. Extended mid and late C19 to form U-plan. Now three interwoven residences. Painted brick, old tile and slate roofs. 2 storeys and attics. Earliest part on E is 3 windows with parapet. Outer triple hung sashes and central 2-glazed panel door in Doric pilaster surround with pediment cornice. 2-window mid-C19 portion on W with moulded pediment gable. 2 round-headed ground floor windows and 2 1st floor sashes. Later narrow W bay. Composite former service blocks form small rear courtyard with C19 cast iron pump on W wall.
Listing NGR: TL1949816776
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 158277
- 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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