Description

MARSTON MORETAINE THE GREEN
SP 94 SE
SP 9841
3/54 The Old Rectory (formerly
22.10.52 listed as tne Rectory)
- II

House, formerly a rectory. C18, reworking an earlier structure, substantially
extended C19 (plaque: "Rebuilt AD 1884 J.S. Wood DD, Rector"). Variety of red
brick, that to C18 chequered with vitrified headers. Earliest structure may
contain timber framing, since its SE gable is rendered with substantial clunch
plinth. Clay tile roofs. Complex plan. Oldest part to NE, the C18 part
adjoins to SW and the C19 addition encloses this on SW and NW sides to form
overall rectangular plan. C18 part of 2 storeys and attics, other parts 2-
storeyed. Variety of windows, mostly sashes with glazing bars. This part has
blocked central doorway to NE elevation. C18 part has C20 2 storeyed canted
bay to SE elevation. To R of this the doorway contains 6 fielded-panel door
surmounted by rectangular fanlight with ornamental glazing bars. Simply
moulded surround with flat hood. Interior: staircase retains turned
balusters. Kitchen fireplace in C19 part has 3 curious moulded heads,
possibly reset from elsewhere.

Listing NGR: SP9946941201

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26407862

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Recommended Books

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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)