Great Brockholds (EHER 1441)

A mid 16th century timber-framed and plastered farmhouse, with 18th century alterations and replastering of about 1777. It was further renovated in 1990. The house is of two-storeys plus attics, the upper storey is jettied on the north-east side of the north-west wing. The roof is tiled and half hipped on the north-east wing and half-hipped with a small gable on the south-west side

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Great Brockholds (formerly listed as Great Brockholds Farmhouse). The house is two-storied with attic and cellar, timber-framed, and plaster-covered. It was built in mid 16th century on an L-plan. The walls were probably re-plastered in 1777, as the date is over the front door. Above the entrance door is an original mullioned window, a similar window is at the end of the north west wing. Shaft of chimneystack near the south angle, built of late 17th century bricks. Some rooms have plain open timber ceilings (RCHM 7). Grade II. <1> <2> Buildings, 1551. <3> House in fact dates from 1340, with 16th-17th century additions. <5> in <4> January 1978. Field survey. Great Brockholds (Brockhold's Farm incorrect) is a timber-framed building dating from 1340, with later 16th and 17th century alterations. Not outstanding, see photograph. No trace of the foundations or evidence of former occupation can be seen. Published 25" survey (1921) revised. <6>