[1] The house has been in the Vavasour (Dawson after 1833) family since the 14th century.

[3] However, it was largely rebuilt during the reign of Elizabeth I, of which period it retains most external features.

[3] There is also a notable Tudor or Jacobean banqueting house, called the Banqueting Hall, built for Sir Mager Vavasour, which is Grade I listed.

[4] It is 3 storeys high and has a stair turret with a gazebo at the top.

[3] There is a 16th century or earlier tithe barn to the South of the house,[3] which is Grade II* listed.