The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a house, originally dating to the late 15th century, with alterations made in the 17th century and the 19th century. It is constructed of timber-frame and brick, with rendered surfaces and a plain tile roof. The building comprises an original hall with a crosswing to the right and an underbuilt jetty to the west, alongside a 19th-century wing to the left. Two 17th-century ridge stacks, rebuilt in the 19th century, are visible on each crosswing. The west-facing elevation features a 19th-century wing with a five-light transomed casement bay window and a similar three-light window above. There is also a casement dormer window to the hall range, and one casement window with glazing bars at each floor level of the crosswing. The main entrance is located on the north elevation. The interior of the hall includes a chamfered floor beam and a large hearth with a baking oven. Exposed ceiling beams and a crown-post from the original 15th-century roof are visible in the crosswing. Other interior features include a relined inglenook hearth and a sealed hearth. A terrier from 1664 indicates that the building was damaged by fire in 1607.