The Vicarage

TF 02 SE 8/163

MORTON STATION ROAD (south side) The Vicarage

II

Vicarage. 1796, by John Andrew, early C19, late C19. Coursed limestone rubble, limestone ashlar, some red brick. Collyweston tile roof, with pantiles to rear; stone coped gables, modillioned wooden eaves, gable stacks and single ridge stack to rear. L-plan. 2 storey, 5 bay front with central doorway with large semi-circular head with semi-circular ashlar lintel inscribed "Vixea noftra voca". Ashlar doorcase inscribed "S.H. profuit" on the right hand jamb, and "April 22 1796" on the left hand jamb. Large fanlight and double glazed doors. Doorway flanked by single ashlar dressed Venetian windows each with raised keystone over central light and glazing bar sashes. 5 glazing bar sashes above. 2 bay south side with a 5 light casement to the left and 3 light casement to the right, both with ashlar lintels and raised keystones. Red brick early C19 stable attached to right with blocked doorway with segmental head and a 2 light sliding sash above with wooden lintel. East gable end with 2 doorways, one panelled, the other with double stable doors. 2 light casement above. Rubble garden wall runs from north-east corner of house, eastwards, with large battlements, doorway to east with brick surround and plank door, and pointed brick niche to west. Late C19 single flight staircase in rear hall with carved tread ends, plain bannisters and moulded handrail. Ground floor rooms with pairs of plain, semi-circular headed niches. Several late C18 cupboards in bedrooms.

Listing NGR: TF0978923854