Old Rectory South

SP 03 NW 2/73 4.7.60

DUMBLETON DUMBLETON VILLAGE

Old Rectory South (formerly listed as Old Rectory)

GV II

Part of former rectory (q.v. The Old Rectory North). Mid-late C16; substantial alterations to the interior mid C20. Ground floor: coursed squared and dressed limestone; close-studded and small square-panelled timber framing with some decorative timber work to the first floor at front; close-studded timber framing to rear; artificial stone slate roof, ashlar stacks. Rectangular range with shallow projecting chimney gable at right angles to the south; house includes one bay of the early C18 range at right angles to the north. C20 flat-roofed extension to rear, not of special interest. Symmetrical fenestration to the gable facing the road: two early C18 cross windows with wooden mullions to the ground floor; two similar but larger cross windows to the first floor one C20; C20 four-light casement to the gable; projecting chimney gable to the right-hand return. Two cross windows to the early C18 range to the right. Single-light window with double- chamfered stone surround to the left-hand return. C18 cross window to the left possibly within the blocking of an earlier opening. Projecting chimney gable now with a wide C20 segmental- headed entrance cutting a string course. Late C18-early C19 two- light casement above. Two C20 cross windows to the rear; C20 casements to the first floor and attic. All windows with glazing bars. Flat coping to chimney gables; composite stacks with moulded cappings. Interior: C20 staircase; beams with elongated moulded stops on ground floor; beams with deep flat chamfers in the principal bedroom; blocked ogee-arched doorway with a wooden frame from the same room; small basket headed limestone fireplace with jewelled stops; another similar fireplace removed at the time of resurvey (March 1987).

Listing NGR: SP0171235894