NHER 18636 (Building record) - Old Rectory

1983. Site visit.
Present brick building is of two periods: owner states that these date from 1747 when the house was erected by C. Rooper, a surgeon, and 1865 when it was extended, given a new facade and partly reclad. These dates fit what is visible. Interesting cellar with rows of shaped brick niches and wine bins. Probably of 1747 though extending beyond original house. Brick water vaults said to exist beneath garden. Generally the house is not of much interest visibly, but older section has massive chimney-breast. In closet beside it on upper floor is visible an expanded-topped post
with part of a large tie beam attached not to the top as it should be, but to the post below the expansion. Is it an arched brace slipped out of position? These features may indicate that Mr. Rooper may have adapted an older
house of some interest.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 January 1983.

October 1983.
Fireplace on south of massive stack mentioned above removed. Behind, remains of 19th century range supports. Wide original flue too sooting to date accurately, but need not necessarily be pre 1747.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 October 1983.

February 1977. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description:
18th century with 19th century alterations. Red brick house with hipped slate roof with bracketed eaves. Two storeys and attics. Early 19th century font is five windows wide, keyblocks in flat brick arches, sashes with margin panes and plain cills, central doorway with pilastered porch and heavy entablature, moulded doorcase with rectangular fanlight and glazed door. Brick chimney stacks. West elevation 18th century, two storeys, five windows sashes with thick glazing bars, left band window bay 19th century.
Information from (S1).