The Old Rectory, Ash
The first building was in 1141 by the monks of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, a branch of the settlement at Sutton-at-Hone. The order of St. John as a military body was disbanded early in the 14th century; it is probable then that the house ceased to have a military connection and became the Rectory. The cellars and inner walls are the oldest remaining part of the building and are part of the original hostel occupied by the Knights of St. John. One interesting feature is a passage, still partly open, between the cellars of the Rectory and the Church. It is supposed that this passage was made to enable the Knights to seek sanctuary in the Church if their fortress was stormed. The building has obviously been altered and added to at different times, but the main structure apart from bow windows, and of course the front tower, is of 18th century construction. It is now owned and occupied by George McCarthy and his family.

The Old Rectory, Ash

   There are several interesting features in the garden such as the sundial which is marked 1661, typical of an age when the spirit of scientific enquiry was superseding the obstruction of the Puritans, who had just gone out of favour. Perhaps the most interesting tree is the Ilex, said to be about 300 years old. The old carriage drive is still discernible beneath the big lawn.

The New Rectory, Ash
The new Rectory has a tablet in front which reads as follows:-

1954
ASH RECTORY
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CHRISTOPHER
BISHOP OF ROCHESTER
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JAMES D VIGO
RECTOR
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WILLIAM SIMMONS
CHARLES ROGERS
CHURCHWARDENS
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DEBORA S. F. CAMPBELL
PATRON
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JOHN BREWSTER L. REDWOOD
ARCHITECT BUILDER

The Rectory, Ash