The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, BRETTENHAM ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1284404
- Date first listed:
- 22-Jan-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, BRETTENHAM ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1284404
- Date first listed:
- 22-Jan-1988
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, BRETTENHAM 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, BRETTENHAM ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Suffolk
- District:
- Mid Suffolk (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Buxhall
- National Grid Reference:
- TM 00327 57686
Details
BUXHALL BRETTENHAM ROAD TM 05 NW
2/22 The Old Rectory 9.12.55 GV II
Former rectory, c.1710 for Rev. Thomas Hill; remodelling in early C19, or c.1852 for Rev. Copinger Hill. Gault brick with probable timber-framed core; parapets with cornice of gault terracotta, moulded with modillions beneath scallops. Hipped concrete plaintiled roof; four original dormers with leaded semi-circular heads, and sashes with intersecting glazing bars. Axial chimneys of red brick probably of c.1710 but in the early C17 manner: two groups of 3 and 4 octagonal shafts with moulded caps and bases. In a rear wing are two similar stacks with one and two shafts respectively. 8 windows; 2 storeys and attics. Small-pane sashes with flush frames; flat arches of gauged brick. The centre 4 bays are slightly set forward, but the composition is not symmetrical; at the break point are C19 rainwater pipes whose square hopperheads are impressed with the Copinger coat of arms. Entrance doorway of early C19: moulded and panelled pilasters; the cornice and a canopy above are enriched. The canopy is supported on scrolled iron brackets. 3-panelled door; the upper panel is glazed. A good dogleg staircase in a rear wing of c.1710 has barley sugar twist balusters. At the left-hand gable is a bow window 2 storeys high; with similar details to the main elevation.
Listing NGR: TM0032757686
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 279797
- 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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