The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a house that was formerly used as a rectory, dating from the 18th century and early 19th century. It has two storeys and an irregular shape, positioned sideways to the road. The building features a combination of brick and timber framing, with a rendered finish and slate roofs. The main range is fronted in white brick, showcasing overhanging eaves and a paired mutule cornice.

On the ground floor, there are two small-paned sash windows with gauged heads on the outer sides, and a large central mid-19th century projecting single-storey bay window, which has a recessed eight-panel door next to it. The top four panels of the door are glazed and set within a rectangular reeded surround. Above the bay window and door is an ornate wrought-iron open veranda with a sloping slate roof. The upper storey contains four small-paned sash windows in cased frames, while the long side range displays irregular fenestration.

At the rear of the house, there is an 18th-century door with raised fielded panels and a large semi-circular-headed window above it. The exterior of the house is complex and shows evidence of significant alterations over time. An entry in the diary of Thomas King of Thelnetham notes that the Hepworth Parsonage was slated in 1820.