Listed Building: The Old Rectory (1286673)

Rectory, now house. Datestone 1717 refers to rebuilding by Sir James Burrough for Peter Needham, probably partially remodelled C19. Squared coursed limestone with ashlar façade 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 Willia Dolbens. (V.C.H.: Northamptonshire, Vol.4, p.51; N.M.R.: Photographic collection).

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Sep 5 2023 4:32PM