Knolles Place The Old Presbytery The house was built circa 1450 by John Raglan (Herbert) and later occupied by Robert Raglan. The Raglans controlled many local offices as stewards and chantry priests. In the 17th century it became a vicarage for Stephen Slugg the notorious 'Trimmer' of the Civil War period. It became a board school providing elementary education from 1874-1975.