Brook Lodge

Brook Lodge, located at 32 South Street, was built in 1776 by Reverend H Hyde as the Vicarage of the Abbey Church. This two-storey building features painted brick and a steep slate roof. The front and windows date from the mid-19th century, showcasing three windows with stone rusticated surrounds, moulded labels, and wooden mullions. A projecting rectangular porch with a four-centred arch is positioned over the entrance, which has a mid-19th century glass door and a rectangular fanlight above it. The building is topped with a heavy stucco cornice. To the right, there is a set-back one-storey extension with one window, a pantile roof, and one dormer. The rear elevation retains its original brickwork and has a stone slate roof, with windows featuring flat brick arches and glazing bars. The building stands on a plinth. Brook Lodge is part of a group that includes Nos 31 to 35 (odd), Nos 32, 34, 34A, 36, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, and the Old Grammar School.