Description

SU 48 SW FARNBOROUGH FARNBOROUGH VILLAGE

2/7 The Old Rectory

25-10-51 II

Rectory, now private house. 1749 with C19 and C20 extensions. Brick,
grey with red dressings, bands, parapet and central projection; plain
tiled hipped roofs. Rectangular plan with extensions to west and
north. Two storeys and attic main block, one storey extensions;
plinth, band at first floor, cornice at base of parapet, panelled parapet
to south with ball finials at corners and central brick arched opening
containing bell surmounted by ball finial; flanking stacks to west and
east. South Elevation:- 5 windows, glazing bar sashes with cambered
heads and exposed box frames, under rubbed brick arches with keystones,
that in the centre having a semicircular head and impost blocks:
central forward break with enclosed porch of pilasters and 2 columns
supporting frieze and cornice, with half glazed double doors and side-
lights: single storey extension to left with two 3-light casements, that
to right having semi-circular brick arch with keystone.
V.C.H. Berkshire vol. iv p.21; B.O.E; Berkshire p.143.

Listing NGR: SU4359582004

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26410757

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Recommended Books

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  Cornwall (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)