The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, GAY STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1174275
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1968
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, GAY STREET
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1174275
- Date first listed:
- 11-Mar-1968
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 27-Nov-1984
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, GAY STREET
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, GAY STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Somerset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Mells
- National Grid Reference:
- ST7266949137
Details
ST7249
10/50
MELLS CP,
GAY STREET (East side)
The Old Rectory
(Formerly listed as The Rectory.
Previously listed under New Street (West side))
11.3.68
GV II
Rectory. C18, mid C19 additions and alterations. Doulting ashlar, slate hipped roof, coped verges to wings, all behind
moulded cornice and parapet with coping, plain ashlar stacks. Virtually symmetrical classical facade. 2-storeys, 1:2:2
bays, centre 2-bays stepped forward slightly; sash windows with glazing bars in moulded stone architraves, emphasised
keystones, moulded sills. Central semi-circular head door opening in similar surround, double French doors, radiating
fanlight. 3-bay wing of lower height to left, sash windows with glazing bars in plain stone surrounds on first floor,
single opening on ground floor. Interior:- 2 fireplaces in bolection moulded stone surrounds on first floor; 6-panelled
doors and some shutters to windows. Rear elevation under reconstruction at time of resurvey.
Listing NGR: ST7266949137
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 266750
- 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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