Building record 1669/0/8 - Barns and milking Parlour, Rectory Farm

Early 19th century farm buildings associated with Rectory Farm. Datestone of 1816. The east range was formerly a milking parlour and milking shed. Now converted to residential use

{1} During the photographic survey a stone plaque bearing the carved inscription J.T 1816 was noted at the top of the east facing gable of the north range. Whilst this provides a date for the construction of the barns, it is unknown if they are contemporary with the construction of the farmhouse.The eastern range, formerly a milking parlour, comprises a single room measuring c5m by 13m, aligned approximately north-west to south-east. A smaller square outbuilding with two rooms abuts the eastern elevation. One of the rooms was used as a milk store.

{2} The historic building recording of agricultural buildings at Rectory Farm comprised barns, chicken shed and a former milking parlour and milk room arranged around a central yard, which has latterly been occupied by a modern shed. The buildings date to the early 19th century with a phase of mid-late 19th century and minor 20th
century alterations. The buildings, which are not listed or considered to have historic significance, are typical of their type and period, utilising locally-available materials including limestone and brick.

<1> Bassir A., 2015, Historic Building Recording at Rectory Farm, Great Addington, Northamptonshire, September 2015 (Report). SNN111356.

<2> Horne, B (editor), 2016, South Midlands Archaeology (46), p. 41 (Journal). SNN111326.

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Feb 25 2025 8:18PM