Rolls Farmhouse (EHER 4226)

Rolls Farmhouse comprises a 15th century cross wing incorporated into a 17th century timber framed house.

Probably 16th century with two original chimneystacks. <1> Originally 15th century (see EHER 4225). 17th century and later additions and alterations. House on site incorporates a 15th century crosswing, originally jettied to the front and now underbuilt. <3> <2> Rolls mentioned in 1539, 1581. <3> On a moated site (see EHER 4225) The name 'Rolles' is first known from 1539. <3> See also <4>. NRHE data import: Farmhouse mainly built 17th century with evidence of two phases in early 17th century and mid to late 17th century; incorporates a 15th century crosswing with evidence of a further phase in late 16th century; altered in 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Timber-framed and rendered in roughcast, roof of handmade red clay tiles. <2> September 1971. Field Survey. Externally, Rolls farmhouse is an early Georgian house, in good condition but not outstanding. The farmhouse is 16th or 17th century, but there are indications of an earlier structure. <5> <6>