Building record 1821/0/1 - National Westminster Bank & House adjoining to the south

National Westminster Bank and House adjoining to the south. Formerly farmhouse, now house and bank. 17th century with 20th century alterations. Timber- framed with brick nogging on a stone plinth. Welsh slate roof. Rectangular plan with crosswing at left end. Five-bay front. Wood was in plentiful supply as a building material in Britain until the 17th century. It was therefore the most practical material for house building. Timber framed buildings consist of a wooden framework (usually oak) that was infilled to create solid walls. Infill material used included wattle and daub, lath and plaster, brick and weather board. Brick nogging, (brick infill) was often used in the 17th and 18th centuries to replace earlier wattle and daub or lath and plaster infill as it was longer lasting.