Rockells Barn Farmhouse

ELMDON DUDDENHOE END 1. 5222 TL 43 NE 10/1447 Rockells Barn Farmhouse II 2. Farmhouse, now house. Late medieval; remodelled in early C17. Render over timber frame; gabled thatch roof; brick ridge and end stacks, rebuilt C20. 3-unit plan with service to right and former hall to left; cross wing to left demolished c.1930. 2 storeys; 4-window range. Flat rendered arches over central door, C19 horizontally-sliding sashes and 3-light casement, all with glazing bars. Mid C20 one-storey extension to rear. Interior: hall to left has exposed timber framing of late medieval house; early C17 inserted floor has bead-moulded joists and large chamfered beam with elaborate stops; C20 stairs using reset C17 balusters. Open fireplaces repaired in mid C20 brick but bressummers and brickwork to stack are early C17. room to right of hall has plain beam and joists of large scantling, and trimmer joist denoting position of former stair. 4 bays of framing, with jowled posts arch-braced to tie beams of early Cl7 clasped purlin roof.

Listing NGR: TL4665536608