The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1306631
- Date first listed:
- 07-Dec-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1306631
- Date first listed:
- 07-Dec-1987
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD RECTORY
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 building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Mid Devon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Clayhanger
- National Grid Reference:
- ST 02304 23216
Details
ST 02 SW CLAYHANGER CLAYHANGER
7/85 The Old Rectory -
II
Former rectory. Thoroughly rebuilt in 1823 at a cost of £1,000 (White's Devon, 1850) but probably preserving some of the C17 fabric in the rear wing; late C20 renovations. Stone rubble, colourwashed and rendered to the front block; hipped slate roofs; end stacks to main block with brick shafts, similar end stack to wing. Plan: L plan, the front block 2 rooms wide with a central passage containing the stair; rear right service wing containing kitchen at right angles to the main block. Exterior: 2 storeys, the main block with a cellar. Symmetrical 3-bay front with C20 panelled front door in the centre with a fanlight with spoke glazing all within a recessed round-headed arch. Fenestration of 12-pane timber sashes. Single-storey lean-to at left end, C20 conservatory at right end. The rear wing has an attractive symmetrical elevation facing the rear courtyard; central doorway below early C19 2- centred arched stair window with intersecting glazing bars and some stained glass in the margin panes; 12-pane timber sash windows. The wing has been extended to the rear and a bread oven projects into the store-room at the left end. Evidence of blocked windows suggests a pre 1823 core. Interior: Stair with stick balusters and a ramped wreathed handrail; some 1823 joinery. The kitchen fireplace has 2 bread ovens. 1684 copy of 1684 glebe terrier in possession of owner refers to 4 under and 4 upper rooms.
Listing NGR: ST0230423216
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 96730
- 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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