The Old Rectory
THE OLD RECTORY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1372385
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1992
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Rectory
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD RECTORY
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1372385
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jun-1992
- 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.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Grafton Underwood
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 92169 80283
Details
GRAFTON UNDERWOOD SP9280 The Old Rectory 1337-0/16/328 GV II Rectory, now house. Dated 1868 on rainwater heads. Coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings, roof of red and blue scalloped tiles arranged in bands, crested ridge tiles and coped-gables. Stone ridge and end stacks. 2 storeys and attic. Garden front a balanced, but not symmetrical 4-bay elevation, including gables at either end. Left hand gable has canted bay window with traceried parapet to ground floor, a 3-light mullioned and transomed windo w to first flor and a 2-light window to the attic. Second bay has part-glazed (C20?) door with hood mould and a cross-window above, breaking the upper of 2 string courses which divide the ground and first floors. Third bay has a 3-light mullioned and transomed around floor window and a 3-light window above in gabled half-dormer with the central light stepped up (a detail reflecting the C17 Manor House, q.v.). Plate casements. Right-hand gable has slightly projecting stack with coat of arms, and to left of the single light windows to ground and first floor, that to ground floor with transom. Similar details to other elevations. Gabled porch to rear. Interior not inspected.
Listing NGR: SP9216980283
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 231084
- 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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