The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY, RAUNDS ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1286673
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1950
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY, RAUNDS ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1286673
- Date first listed:
- 26-Apr-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 17-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY, RAUNDS 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, RAUNDS ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Stanwick
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 97935 71469
Details
RAUNDS RAUNDS ROAD SP97SE (North side) Stanwick 5/125 The Old Rectory 26/04/50 (Formerly listed as Stanwick Rectory) GV II*
Rectory, now house. Datestone 1717 refers to rebuilding by Sir James Burrough for Peter Needham, probably partially remodelled C19. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar facade and felted and battened roof at time of inspection. Double depth plan. 2 storeys with attic. Main front of 5-window range. Central boarded door has moulded stone architrave and flight of steps. Sash windows with glazing bars also have moulded stone architraves. Raised string course between floors and moulded stone cornice. Hipped roof with stone stacks. Elevation to left has long arch-head stair window, with glazing bars. Rear elevation, also of 5-window range of sash windows with glazing bars, under stone lintels, was probably remodelled mid C19. Central ashlar porch with panelled door has datestone. Interior not inspected but noted from photographs as having C18 staircase with 3 turned balusters per tread and fielded panelled rooms. Rebuilt in 1717 at a cost of £1,000. The previous rectory was home of William Dolbens. (V.C.H.: Northamptonshire, Vol.4, p.51; N.M.R.: Photographic collection).
Listing NGR: SP9793571469
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232427
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Ryland, W, Adkins, D, Sejeantson, R, The Victoria History of the County of Northampton, (1937), 51
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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