Tarvetts Farmhouse (EHER 1002)

Late 15th century crosswing of a former hall house.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: On RCHM as cottage north of Rands. Cottage is two-storied, timber-framed and weatherboarded. Built in 16th century, probably formed part of a larger house. <1> House is probably 17th to 18th century. <2> - <4> House dates from 15th century and was extended in the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The 15th century crosswing was extended in the 16th century. The roof was rebuilt in the 16th century, re-using medieval rafters. The crosswing was extended to the south east in the 19th century but was substantially rebuilt in the 20th century. <5> 1975. Field survey. The house is probably 17th to 18th century but not outstanding. Published survey 25" revised. (3) 2010. Watching brief and excavation. An evaluation trench located to the south-east of the present house recovered worked flint, animal bone fragments, medieval pottery (13th century) and post-medieval pottery. <6> See: <7>