The house dates from the 16th century. It is named for a gallows which used to stand on the corner.
Extract from British Listed Buildings
Circa 1600 timber-framed and plastered farmhouse with alterations to the exterior
in the C19 and with modern wood casement fenestration. Two-storey with 3
large bays, the centre one containing a brick stack. Service bay extension
at east end. Rear stair wing and modern extensions. Gable and clay tile
roofs. Large C19 ridge stack of 3 square shafts with dentil capping. Small
gabled porch to front with barge boards.
In 1918, the house was sold as part of the Hempstead Estate
