Description

HOUGHTON CONQUEST

TL 04SW RECTORY LANE

1/55 The Old Rectory
22.10.52

- II

House, formerly rectory. Earlier C.18, built for scholar Zachary Grey, rector
1725-66. Red brick, some vitrified, giving mottled effect. Clay tile roof,
Double-pile plan with 2-span roof. 2 storeys and attics. N elevation:
moulded brick band at first floor level, wood modillion eaves cornice. 5-
window range of flush sashes with glazing bars under gauged brick flat arches.
3 box dormers to attic with C2U casements with glazing bars. Central doorway
up flight of stone steps. Panelled door, flanked by fluted pilasters and
surmounted by broken pediment hood on moulded brackets. Red brick integral
stacks to both gable ends. Interior: retains panelled doors and reveals.
Geometrical staircase around oval well, with plain stick balusters. Mid C19
red brick 2-storeyed block adjoins to E, with single-storeyed service block
projecting northwards.

Listing NGR: TL0452240893

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26607616

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)