Old Rectory - St. George, George's Parish, Bermuda
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N 32° 22.930 W 064° 40.654
20S E 342195 N 3584034
The Old Rectory is located in One Broad Alley, behind St. Peter's Church, in St. George, Bermuda.
Waymark Code: WMRZB4
Location: Bermuda
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
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Old Rectory was once the home built in 1699 by a not too successful pirate and slave trader Captain George Dew. It is one of the oldest buildings in Bermuda. Drew reformed and abandoned his former careers to practice law and become a member of the Bermuda House of Assembly. The home was later the home of Bishop Alexander Richardson the rector of St. Peter's Church from 1763 to 1805; hence the modern name for the house.
The limestone structure is a typical example of Bermudian architecture. The building has multiple chimneys on both sides of the house and a short staircase that leads up to the main door. The strangest feature is the asymmetric triangular structure above the door. The property is owned and managed by Bermuda National Trust.
A blue sign on the left side of the door explains the history of the Old Rectory. It is inscribed:
Old Rectory
circa 1699
One time privateer George Dew built the
Old Rectory after an unsuccessful career on the high seas.
Reverend Alexander Richardson, rector of St. George's
in the 18th century, owned the house for many years.
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Privately occupied - please respect resident's rights
HERITAGE SIGN SPONSORED BY ST. GEORGE'S FOUNDATION
The stamp was issued by Bermuda in 1962 as part of a definitive set of 18 stamps depicting Bermuda buildings.
Stamp Issuing Country: Bermuda
Date of Issue: 1962
Denomination: 1 pence
Color: orange, lilac, and black
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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