The Old Rectory

BECKINGTON CHURCH LANE SK2ONE (North side)

2/97 The Old Rectory 14/07/82 Formerly listed as The Rectory)

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Former rectory. C18 origins, but largely of c.1870. Flemish bond brick with sandstone plinth; central and left ranges of sandstone ashlar; moulded stone cornice throughout. Old plain-tile roof has ridge cresting. Red and blue brick right end and ridge stacks have tumbling and dogtooth cornices, Irregular cross plan, High Victorian Gothic style. 2 storeys and attic; 3-windoow range. Tall gabled central range rises above main roof Chamfered mull ioned windows with plate glass sashes. Ground floor has paired 3-light windows, with 2-light windows above; gable has paired segmental-painted lancets. Moulded string course is continued as cornice of projecting ground floor to left, 5-light window; 3-light window above. Right part has 3-light windows, with narrower brick segmental arches above. Small square window between floors in angle. Hipped dormers to left and right ranges have 2-light casement Right return side has subsidiary gabled range on right, with polychrome brick chamfered Gothic arched doorway and part-glazed 6-panelled double-leaf doors, 2-light window above has relieving arch with basket-weave brickwork and cross in blue brick. Interior not inspected. Included for group value.

Listing NGR: SK2602207451