52°19′57″N 0°33′51″W / 52.332577°N 0.564201°W / 52.332577; -0.564201 The Old Rectory[1] is a Grade II* listed building located in the centre of Stanwick in North Northamptonshire, close to the parish church.

History

The Old Rectory was rebuilt in 1717 by Sir James Burrough[2] (1691–1764) for the local rector, Dr. Peter Needham (1680–1731) and cost £1,000. It was described by Doctor Richard Cumberland in his memoirs as being a handsome square of four equal fronts, built of stone, containing four rooms on a floor, with a gallery running through the centre.[3]

References

  1. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire (Bailey, Pevsner & Cherry 2013) ISBN 978-0-300-18507-2
  2. A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 (Howard Colvin Third Edition 1995) ISBN 0-300-07207-4
  3. Memoirs of Richard Cumberland (R Cumberland 1806)
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