Notable Landmarks
Bransdby Hall is built upon the site of an old mansion and dates from 1745. It is of Italian design and the chapel in the grounds is now the village church. It is a Grade II listed building made from sandstone.
The Old Rectory is listed Grade II* as being of special architectural and historical interest. The original house dates from 1565 and was built by the incumbent, Robert Wilson. It was remodelled by the then rector, Walter Smith, in 1807.
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