The Old Rectory - Turvey, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 09.773 W 000° 37.489
30U E 662453 N 5781814
An impressive and interesting building in the village of Turvey.
Waymark Code: WM44KY
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Saddlesore1000
Views: 40

Located near the shop and Post Office in the village stands this strange, old house. The Old Rectory is a Tudor building with Latin inscriptions and an old wise owl in the wall. There is an illegible plaque high up on the building and some very nice chimneys.

The building was improved in the 19th century but retained the timber framing and brick infill with the images on the wall.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1500

Additional Dates of Construction:
Updated in the 19th century.


Architectural Period/Style: Tudor

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Old Rectory


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
None known but would like to find out.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Grade 2

Main Material of Construction: Timber frame and brick

Private/Public Access: Private but located on corner neear road

Rating:

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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