NHER 19558 (Building record) - The Rookery

September 1987. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description:
Farmhouse, late 17th century. Brick, rendered and colour-washed. Steeply-pitched pantile roof. Two storeys, attic and cellar. East elevation of three widely spaced windows: 3 and 4 light casements with chamfered frames, mullions and transoms. Off-centre slated porch with eliptical arched opening to doorway. Basement window beside porch. Parapet gables with large external chimney stacks. Attic lights in gable. West elevation has off centre gabled stair turret with two 3-light casements. One ground floor sash window with glazing bars and 4-light casements with transoms. Later, lower two storey wing at north gable with slate roof and 19th century casements with segmental headed ground floor openings.
Information from (S1).
H. Mellor (HES), 23 June 2017.

House, probably dating to 1642 when the Gawdy family abandoned the site. Contains 16th century fireplace, partly reused stone, which may have been moved from the preceding manor house; the manor was purchased by Judge Gawdy in 1564. Foundation discovered in 1983 may have been of a detatched kitchen which could have remained standing until the 18th century.
Report (S2), photographs (S3) and architect's plans (S4) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 5 May 1999.